HR Coordinator

SEARCHLIGHT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international film company in London is seeking an HR Coordinator to oversee payroll and benefits processes and manage daily HR operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR Administration, particularly in payroll and pensions, and a keen understanding of GDPR. You must be detail-oriented and able to manage priorities effectively. This ongoing temp role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to supporting employee needs. Equal opportunities for all applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in HR Administration or Compensation & Benefits role.
• Strong grasp of payroll, pensions and benefits processes.
• Comfortable working with HRIS systems and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations, employee records, contracts and HR systems.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Lead relationship with external payroll provider.
• Direct pension scheme administration.
• Manage employee benefits programmes.

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll management

Pensions

Benefits administration

GDPR compliance

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Prior payroll experience is vital.

THIS IS A ONGOING TEMP ROLE

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.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail]

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