HR and Payroll Administrator

AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe); London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR and Payroll Administrator to support their HR Department in London. This pivotal role involves managing HR processes, including payroll, onboarding, and employee support. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in international HR initiatives across the EU, making a significant impact on employee experience. Ideal for someone with a solid background in HR and Payroll looking to advance their career, this 12-month fixed-term contract provides a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development.

Benefits

27 days annual holiday + additional days

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme (AFME contributes 10%)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in HR and Payroll administration.
• Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and respond to staff queries.
• Manage monthly payroll input and administer benefits schemes.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for employees.

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll Management

Attention to Detail

MS Office Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

UK Employment Law Knowledge

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

HRIS Systems (e.g., ADP iHCM, Hi Bob)

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Description

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) represents a broad array of European and global participants in the wholesale financial markets. Its members comprise pan-EU and global banks as well as key regional banks, brokers, law firms, investors, and other financial market participants. We advocate stable, competitive, sustainable European financial markets that support economic growth and benefit society.

Application Deadline:

22 May 2025

Department:

Business Support

Location:

London

Purpose of the role

The HR and Payroll Administrator will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of the HR Department. You will be the backbone of our HR processes, providing comprehensive generalist administrative support, in addition to taking ownership and responsibility for specific HR initiatives. You will work across the full spectrum of HR, including onboarding and offboarding, payroll, benefits, data and analytics, performance reviews, and much more! You will work with a close-knit HR team based in London. AFME’s HR team is a centralised function, but has an EU-wide remit, including support to our offices in Brussels and Frankfurt, meaning there is an exciting opportunity to get involved in international HR processes. AFME is a people-first organisation and our HR team plays a crucial role in providing expert support to our staff, ensuring an exceptional employee experience, while driving business performance and efficiency. This is a great development opportunity for someone with excellent general HR and Payroll knowledge looking to take the next step in their HR career. You will be a detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys working with people and is eager to make a positive impact. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in June, providing maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities

• General HR Administration: Maintain up-to-date and accurate HRIS data, letter templates, and staff files; respond to staff queries concerning pay, benefits, and policies; support ad-hoc or project work.
• Payroll and Benefits: Manage monthly payroll input; administer benefits schemes; compile salary forecast data; support data compilation for annual audits.
• Employee Lifecycle: Manage onboarding and offboarding; act as first contact for Graduate cohort; manage probation and performance review processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Minimum two years’ experience in HR and Payroll administration
• Attention to detail, tech-savviness, strong MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills; organizational and time management abilities
• Discretion and confidentiality; knowledge of UK employment law

Desirable:

• Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems (e.g., ADP iHCM, Hi Bob)
• CIPD qualification or working towards it
• Knowledge of Belgium or German employment legislation; fluency in French or German

Benefits

• 27 days annual holiday + additional days
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme (AFME contributes 10%)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)