Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Sephora USA, Inc; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their dynamic HR team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accurate processing of payroll and benefits operations, directly impacting employee satisfaction. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with legal requirements while enhancing operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, allowing you to contribute to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about payroll administration and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development

Inclusive Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in payroll & benefits management is essential.
• Proficiency in advanced payroll systems and relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly payroll operations accurately and on time.
• Manage deductions and oversee new employee enrollment into benefits.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Benefits Management

Legal Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Payroll & Benefits Management

Tools

SAP Payroll

Job description

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. In this pivotal position, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and accurate processing of our payroll & benefits operations, directly contributing to the satisfaction of our most valued asset - our people.

As a key player in our HR department, your expertise will ensure that every detail of our employees’ compensation & benefits is handled with the utmost precision and care. This is your chance to be at the heart of our organization, where your meticulous attention to detail will uphold both employee trust and the financial integrity of Sephora. You’ll confidently navigate our payroll & benefits systems and stay ahead of ever-changing legislation, keeping our processes compliant and efficient.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately executing monthly payroll operations, ensuring all employee compensation is processed correctly and on time.
• Managing deductions, including taxes, benefits, and pension contributions, while staying current with legal requirements.
• Overseeing new employee enrollment into benefits programs and maintaining comprehensive payroll records.
• Proactively addressing discrepancies in attendance and payroll data, providing prompt and effective resolutions.
• Streamlining payroll & benefits processes to enhance efficiency and delivering exceptional customer service in response to payroll & benefits inquiries.
• Support the Compensation & Benefits Manager in salary benchmarking, benefits renewals and policies updates.

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking a candidate who brings a strong blend of technical expertise in payroll administration and a proactive mindset for process improvement. With your experience, you won’t just bring knowledge—you’ll bring leadership qualities that foster a collaborative and innovative team environment. Your sharp analytical skills will help you navigate the intricacies of complex payroll systems and troubleshoot any issues before they arise. Given the sensitive nature of this role, your integrity and discretion are essential.

Our ideal candidate will also possess:

• A proven track record of hands-on experience in payroll & benefits management.
• A deep understanding of legal compliance related to payroll & benefits processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with customer-centric mindset.
• An acute attention to detail paired with an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical abilities combined with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational talents, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency in advanced payroll systems and relevant software tools, prior experience with SAP Payroll will be an advantage.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.
• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.