Payroll & Benefits Specialist

AXA UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR sector is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage North American payroll processes from their London office. This role requires detail-oriented candidates with experience in payroll laws and benefits administration, who can coordinate effectively with teams across the US and Canada and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US and Canadian payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Celergo).
• Understanding of payroll and benefits compliance from end to end.

Responsibilities

• Managing bi-weekly payroll for US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Calculating and processing employee deductions, bonuses, and overtime payments.
• Administering employee benefits programs, including health, dental, and life insurance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

ADP

Celergo

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Department: HR & Payroll

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Emily Goold

Description

The Payroll & Benefits specialist – North America will play a pivotal role within the team, responsible for managing and administering payroll and benefits for employees in the United States and Canada. This role will work closely with managers and employees in both the US and Canadian offices to address payroll queries, provide payroll information, and escalate issues as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll and benefits specialist who is detail-oriented and organised to own CFC’s North American payroll process.

About the role

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be responsible for North American payroll, based in the London office. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing bi-weekly payroll for US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records, including new hires, leavers, salary changes, parental leave/pay, and variable pay changes.
• Calculating and processing employee deductions, bonuses, and overtime payments.
• Preparing and distributing payroll reports and statements.
• Ensuring timely filing of payroll taxes and compliance with US and Canadian regulations.
• Coordinating with the Payroll & Benefits Team Leader and finance to reconcile payroll accounts.
• Administering employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and others.
• Coordinating open enrolment processes and assisting employees with benefits selection.
• Managing benefits-related inquiries and assisting with claim resolutions.
• Maintaining accurate benefits records and ensuring compliance with laws such as ERISA, COBRA, and Canadian benefits regulations.
• Preparing and filing required reports, including quarterly and annual tax filings.

About you

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in North American payroll and benefits administration, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Requirements include:

• Strong knowledge of US and Canadian payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Celergo).
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Understanding of payroll and benefits compliance from end to end.

Core Values

Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world, with passion and intensity that make a difference.

Challenge everything: We question the status quo and strive to improve continually.

Have fun, be good: We make work enjoyable, welcome diverse viewpoints, and treat everyone with respect.