Global Payroll and Benefits Manager

LMAX Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services leader in Greater London seeks a Global Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll for all global entities, administer employee benefits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in global payroll, with extensive financial services industry knowledge. This role includes competitive benefits and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Bonus

Pension contribution

Private medical coverage

Wellness contribution program

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in global payroll administration.
• Minimum 5 years in the financial services industry.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple international entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process globally.
• Administer and manage global employee benefits.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll providers.

Skills

Global payroll administration

Employee benefits management

Vendor management

Compliance knowledge

Process improvement

Job description

LMAX Group is a leading operator of multiple institutional execution venues for FX, crypto currencies, and CFDs. We're a technology-driven company that operates a global exchange infrastructure with liquidity sourced from the world's top banks and trading institutions. We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll and Benefits Manager to join our dynamic and growing team.

No applications at LMAX Group are reviewed by artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Global Payroll: Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all LMAX Group entities globally, ensuring timely and accurate payments and compliance with local regulations.
• Payroll process improvements and transition to fully outsourcing payroll
• Manage Benefits Administration: Administer and manage all global employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks. Work with brokers and providers to ensure our plans are competitive and well-communicated to employees.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external payroll providers and benefits brokers. Monitor their performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global payroll and benefits regulations. Prepare and submit all required internal and external reports, and ensure all filings are accurate and on time.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to payroll and benefits processes, leveraging technology to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Employee Support: Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits, providing clear and empathetic support.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in global payroll administration with a minimum of 5 years in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrable experience managing payroll for a group of companies with multiple international entities, particularly in jurisdictions like the UK, Europe, USA, APAC (Singapore, New Zealand), and the UAE.
• Extensive experience in global benefits administration, from plan design to day-to-day management.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, group setting and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday
• Bonus
• Pension contribution

• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass
• Plumm Platform
• Five volunteering days
• Give as You Earn initiative
• Learning and development programs
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan