Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CFC; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role involves managing payroll and benefits for North America while based in London. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset, ensuring compliance and effective administration of employee benefits and payroll processes.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in North American payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations in the US and ideally Canada.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer bi-weekly payroll for US and Canadian employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in payroll and benefits administration

Tools

ADP

Celergo

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

The Payroll & Benefits specialist – North America will play a pivotal role within the team, and will be responsible for managing and administering payroll and benefits for employees in the United Staes and Canada. This role will work closely with managers and employees in both the US and Canadian office to address payroll queries and provide payroll information, as well as assisting with or escalating any issues as they arise. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll and benefit specialist who is detail-oriented and organised to own CFC’s North American payroll process. Department HR & Payroll Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location London Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Emily Goold

About the role

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be responsible for the North American payroll, however will be based in the London office. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Effective management and administration of bi-weekly payroll for US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, leavers, salary changes, parental leave/pay and variable pay changes (such as sign-on bonuses) and other payroll-related data.

Calculate and process employee deductions, bonuses, and any overtime payments.

Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements to employees and management.

Ensure timely filing of payroll taxes and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in the US and Canada.

Coordinate with the Payroll & Benefits Team Leader and finance department to reconcile payroll accounts.

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and other company-provided benefits for US and Canadian employees.

Coordinate open enrolment processes and assist employees with benefits selection and enrolment.

Manage benefits-related inquiries from employees and provide assistance with claim resolution.

Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, and Canadian benefits regulations.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations in the US and Canada.

Prepare and file required reports, such as quarterly and annual tax filings and benefits compliance reports.

About you

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in North American payroll and benefits administration. We are looking for an individual who has fantastic attention to detail as well as a problem-solving mindset. The successful candidate will have:

Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations in the US and ideally Canada.

Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g. ADP, Celergo)

Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Understanding of payroll and benefits regulations and ability to ensure compliance from end to end.

Core Values

Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.

Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.

Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.

About CFC

CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.

Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Austin, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 950 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.

At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.

CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

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