HR Coordinator, Payroll [O5222]

SEARCHLIGHT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international film company in London seeks a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to manage payroll, pensions, and employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong HR Administration experience and a grasp of relevant processes, with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally. The position offers a dynamic work environment with various HR projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in HR Administration or Compensation & Benefits role.
• Strong grasp of payroll, pensions, and benefits processes.
• Organised and detail-oriented with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and maintenance of employee records.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Lead relationship with the external payroll provider.
• Direct pension scheme administration and compliance.
• Manage employee benefits programmes and third-party providers.
• Support HR projects related to DE&I and wellbeing.

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll processing

Benefits management

Detail-oriented

GDPR compliance

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is an international film company with offices and subsidiaries in multiple countries and one of the world’s largest content libraries.

THE ROLE

As a HR Coordinator, Payroll you will assist with a range of HR responsibilities as well as oversee payroll, pensions and benefits for employees.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day HR operations, ensuring accurate maintenance of employee records, contracts and HR systems.


• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including inductions, right-to-work checks and coordination with Finance, IT and Office teams.


• Lead the relationship with the external payroll provider, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate monthly payroll processing and reporting.


• Direct pension scheme administration, liaising with providers and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.


• Manage employee benefits programmes and third-party providers, including renewals, enrolments and continuous service improvements


• Ensure payroll, pensions and benefits processes meet UK legislation, GDPR and HMRC requirements, supporting audits where necessary.


• Support HR projects and initiatives across areas such as DE&I, wellbeing, hybrid working and family policies.


• Prepare HR and payroll reports, providing data insights and updates to the Head of HR and Finance teams.

THE PERSON

You should have relevant experience in a HR Administration or Compensation & Benefits role, with a strong grasp of payroll, pensions and benefits processes.

Being organised and detail-oriented, is essential as well as handling information with professionalism and discretion, demonstrating a clear understanding of GDPR and confidentiality.

It is important to be comfortable working with HRIS systems and managing multiple priorities.

A CIPD qualification is a plus.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles


• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role


• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

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Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see:www.searchlight.global