Payroll and Benefits Advisor

Equifind; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Exposure to international payroll

Job summary

Equifind is seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Advisor to join its HR team in London. The role oversees UK payroll, employee benefits and pensions across the UK and Europe, with a hands-on, ownership oriented approach.

You’ll work with HR, Finance, technology and external providers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the City, offering exposure to international payroll, stakeholder interaction and opportunities to automate and improve

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll, pensions and employee benefits.
• Experience supporting employees across UK and Europe.
• Advanced Excel with large datasets and reconciliations.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage admin of employee benefits and pensions across UK/Europe.
• Serve as point of contact for payroll, pension and benefits queries.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, technology and external providers.
• Perform reconciliations, data analysis and reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee data and regulatory compliance.
• Support HR systems development and process automation.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement.
• Handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

UK payroll knowledge

Excel skills

Workday

Multi-country support

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Tools

Workday

Job description

A leading financial services firm in the City of London is looking for an experienced Benefits & Payroll Advisor to join its HR team, supporting employees across the UK and Europe.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You'll manage key payroll, benefits and pension processes, working closely with HR, Finance, technology teams and external providers. It's a good fit for someone who wants more responsibility and stakeholder exposure than a standard payroll admin role usually offers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate the monthly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Manage the administration of employee benefits and pensions across the UK and Europe
• Act as a key point of contact for employee payroll, pension and benefits queries
• Work closely with Finance, HR, technology teams and external payroll and benefits providers
• Complete reconciliations, data analysis and reporting, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain accurate employee data and ensure all processes meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the ongoing development of HR systems and processes, including identifying opportunities to automate and improve ways of working
• Contribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Handle sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

You’ll Ideally Bring:

3+ years' experience in payroll and benefits administration, ideally within financial services, professional services or another complex corporate environment.

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll, pensions and employee benefits
• Experience supporting employees across multiple countries, particularly the UK and Europe
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset
• Advanced Excel skills, including confidence working with large datasets and reconciliations
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with employees and senior stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem solving and improving processes
• The ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high performing environment

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a well established financial services organisation and become a genuine part of its HR function. You'll gain exposure to an international workforce, work alongside experienced HR and business stakeholders, and have real scope to improve processes and make an impact. The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the City of London office.