Payroll and Benefits Assistant

Mace; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction and consultancy firm in London seeks a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to manage payroll delivery for UK and European services. Candidates should have experience in payroll management and strong organizational skills. The firm welcomes diverse applicants and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in managed service payroll delivery.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processing and benefits processing.
• Previous experience in payroll and benefits roles or environments.
• Ability to advise and coordinate payroll and benefits activities.
• Experience working in large, global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of UK, European, and expat/shadow payrolls.
• Maintaining standard payroll processes and procedures.
• Supporting audit and compliance activities.
• Managing payroll and benefit queries.
• Collaborating with HR Services for payroll delivery.
• Processing benefits transactions across payrolls.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Strong multitasking skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Our Values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

We are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator responsible for working with external outsourced payroll vendors to support the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and benefit services for the UK, European, and expat/shadow payrolls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting the delivery of UK, European, and expat/shadow payrolls with external vendors.
2. Maintaining standard payroll processes and operating procedures in line with vendor delivery.
3. Supporting audit and compliance activities related to payroll.
4. Managing escalated payroll and benefit queries via MyHR Tier1 and 2, working with external vendors as needed.
5. Collaborating with HR Services to support payroll delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Processing benefits transactions and administration across UK and European payrolls.

Candidate Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for reporting and data presentation.
• Experience in managed service payroll delivery.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processing and benefits processing.
• Previous experience in payroll and benefits roles or environments.
• Ability to advise and coordinate payroll and benefits activities.
• Experience working in large, global organizations.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and customer focus.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria. We are open to part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements where suitable.