HR Advisor - Compensation & Benefits

Insight Select; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consulting firm in London is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to focus on Compensation, Payroll & Benefits for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee payroll processing, manage benefits schemes, and ensure data integrity while contributing to broader HR initiatives. Strong experience in payroll and compensation analysis is required. This role is fully office-based, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Full corporate benefits package

Great London offices

Fantastic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing UK and international payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of benefits schemes, pensions, and statutory entitlements.
• Skilled in compensation benchmarking and pay analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll delivery in collaboration with HR and Finance.
• Manage and enhance reward initiatives.
• Conduct compensation analysis and support pay equity reviews.
• Ensure HR data integrity through regular audits.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits schemes knowledge

Compensation benchmarking

Data management skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS proficiency

Payroll system proficiency

Job description

HR Advisor (Compensation, Payroll & Benefits) City of London (Office based) 12 month FTC

Overview:
My client, an international business based within the city of London, are currently looking for a HR Advisor specialising in Compensation, Payroll & Benefits, to join the team for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role will work closely with the HR team, overseeing the processing of both UK and international payroll, assist with ongoing benefits schemes and much more!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end payroll delivery (UK & international) in collaboration with HR, Finance, and external partners
• Act as the go-to expert for payroll queries and employee benefits, including pensions and family-related leave
• Manage and enhance reward initiatives such as our annual award and share schemes
• Conduct compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, and support pay equity reviews
• Ensure HR data integrity through regular audits and system updates (HRIS)
• Produce accurate reporting for leadership, auditors, and regulatory needs
• Drive process improvements and support HR tech projects
• Contribute to broader HR initiatives, providing guidance on employment legislation

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in managing UK and international payrolls
• Strong knowledge of benefits schemes, pensions, and statutory entitlements
• Skilled in compensation benchmarking and pay analysis
• HRIS and payroll system proficiency; strong data management capabilities

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent (nice to have)
• Global reward experience, including share schemes and provider networks
• Experience in HR tech, employee relations, and private company incentive schemes

Package:

• Salary disclosure on discussion
• Full corporate benefits package
• Fully office based, Monday to Friday
• Great London offices and fantastic working environment