Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Macrobond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

25 days holiday + Macrobond days

Life insurance and income protection

Job summary

Macrobond is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our HR Operations team in London. This role handles UK and multi-country payroll, benefits administration, and provider management across several jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance and external partners, drive process improvements, and contribute to a superior employee experience while maintaining strict data integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-country payroll.
• Strong attention to detail in payroll data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with payroll platforms and HRIS systems (ADP, BambooHR).
• Collaborative approach across HR, Finance and external partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset for payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Process UK and international payroll on bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly cycles.
• Coordinate with payroll providers for salaries, bonuses, deductions and taxes.
• Review outputs and reconcile discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Lead year-end activities, statutory reporting, audits and reconciliations.
• Administer global benefits programmes and renewals with brokers.
• Support onboarding, changes, and offboarding within HR Ops.

Skills

Payroll accuracy

International payroll coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Cross-country collaboration

Tools

ADP

BambooHR

Job description

Macrobond is a leading provider of global economic and financial data and technology for investment professionals. Our customers include over 900 firms spanning the buyside, sell side, corporate and academic sectors.

Our platform, rich in intellectual property and supported by a rapidly expanding global team, ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. With the backing of Francisco Partners, a prominent global tech investment firm, we operate as a truly international company. Our headquarters are based in London, with key offices in Gothenburg, Malmö, Poland, Lisbon, Hong Kong, and New York.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our HR Operations team in London. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the UK, US, Hong Kong, Sweden, Portugal and Poland, as well as supporting payroll activities for employees engaged through Employer of Record arrangements.

The role will also manage global benefits administration, including enrolments, renewals, employee communications and provider management, while supporting wider HR Operations activities and contributing to process improvement initiatives. We are looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively and delivering an excellent employee experience.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process payroll across multiple countries for employees and Board Directors on a bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Manage payroll providers to ensure accurate processing of salaries, commissions, bonuses, deductions, taxes and statutory payments.
• Review and reconcile payroll outputs, resolving discrepancies with providers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate payroll year-end activities, statutory reporting, audits and reconciliations.
• Support payroll compliance and reporting requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Maintain payroll procedures, documentation and payroll calendars.
• Administer global employee benefits programmes, including medical, dental, life insurance and retirement/pension plans.
• Manage benefit enrolments, employee changes and leavers in partnership with brokers and providers.
• Coordinate annual benefit renewals and support recommendations on benefit offerings and costs.
• Support employee communications, enrolment activities and benefits-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and compliance requirements.
• Monitor market trends and identify improvement opportunities.

Employee Support & HR Operations

• Act as a key point of contact for employee payroll and benefits queries.
• Support onboarding, employee changes and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee, payroll and benefits records within BambooHR and other systems.
• Complete right-to-work checks and associated employment documentation.
• Provide broader HR Operations support as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, benefits and HR Operations processes.
• Participate in or lead projects involving new systems, providers and employee programmes.
• Improve process documentation, controls, efficiency and employee experience.

Required Qualifications and experience

• Previous payroll and/or benefits experience within a multi-country or international environment.
• Strong payroll knowledge and experience working with external payroll providers.
• Experience administering employee benefits and working with benefit brokers and providers.
• Strong attention to detail when working with payroll, benefits and employee data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and payroll calendars simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of processes and resolving issues independently.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in improving operations and employee experience.
• Experience using payroll platforms and HRIS systems; experience with ADP and BambooHR would be advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance and external partners across different countries and time zones

What do we offer

• Private medical insurance, inclusive of dental and vision
• Life insurance and income protection
• Company pension scheme, with a strong employer contribution
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus 2 additional "Macrobond days" for self-care and/or volunteering

Our commitment to Diversity

At Macrobond, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

By joining our team, you become part of an organization that believes diversity drives innovation and strengthens our collective performance.