HR Specialist – Payroll and Benefits

Career Moves Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a globally renowned media organization, focusing on payroll, benefits, and core HR operations. You will manage benefit plans, lead key HR processes, and resolve complex payroll issues while collaborating with a small HR team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing benefit plans and payroll operations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cyclical HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefit plans and programmes across the organisation.
• Resolve complex HR and payroll issues by sourcing and analysing relevant data.

Skills

HR Management

Payroll Operations

Project Management

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

HR & Payroll Specialist – 6 Month FTC
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
A globally renowned media organisation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced global business environment, supporting payroll, benefits, and core HR operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage benefit plans and programmes across the organisation
• Lead and coordinate key annual HR processes such as P11Ds and benefits enrolment windows
• Resolve complex HR and payroll issues by sourcing and analysing relevant data
• Manage and work confidently with large and complex data sets
• Provide accurate and timely payroll information including starters, leavers, maternity, promotions, and transfers
• Liaise and negotiate with benefit providers, ensuring competitive and effective service delivery
• Respond to employee queries around benefits, pensions, and general HR matters
• Operate independently while collaborating effectively across a small HR team of three
• Work closely with the Director of HR to keep them informed throughout payroll processing cycles

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience managing benefit plans and payroll operations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cyclical HR processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and data literacy
• High attention to detail and consistency in output
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a flexible team structure
• Experience in large corporate or matrixed environments preferred
• ADP experience highly desirable; Workday experience a plus
• Comfortable in a fast-changing, global work environment