Payroll Specialist

CFC; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFC is searching for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its HR & Payroll team in London. This role involves managing international payrolls for Spain and the Netherlands, as well as assisting in UK payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with ADP Celergo, a strong understanding of statutory requirements, and expert skills in managing payroll-related tasks. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions to payroll and benefits administration will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience processing European payrolls and UK payroll processes.
• Strong experience with payroll systems like ADP Celergo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll for Spain and the Netherlands while assisting with UK payroll.
• Collaborate with third-party providers on payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Skills

European Payroll Processing

UK Payroll Processes

Microsoft Excel

Vendor Management

Benefits Administration

Tools

ADP Celergo

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Payroll Specialist

Department: HR & Payroll

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Emily Goold

Description

We have a new opportunity to join our growing People team based in London. We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage two of our European payrolls and assist with UK payrolls across various business entities.

You will bring your experience of managing international payrolls and implementing effective payroll policies, processes, and working practices to ensure a first-class approach to compensation and benefits at CFC.

About the role

This role will manage the Spanish and Netherlands payroll and benefit processes whilst assisting with the UK. You will collaborate with third-party providers and work closely alongside our coordinator to be the first point of contact for any payroll/benefits queries, handling complex payroll and benefit issues with service vendors to help us optimise our approach to payroll and benefits. You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring statutory obligations are met and maintaining knowledge of legislative changes across multiple payrolls.
• Inputting data for joiners, leavers, salary changes, pension contributions/allowances, sick pay, maternity and paternity leave/pay, and variable pay changes (such as sign-on bonuses, ex-gratia payments).
• Reviewing payroll processing practices, policies, and procedures regularly to maintain a robust and compliant approach for all regions.
• Managing vendor relationships for ADP Celergo, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Administering employee benefit plans for employees in London and international offices, updating employees on plan changes.
• Being the first point of contact in HR for employee queries on benefit plans (e.g., protection, life insurance, pension, medical insurance, family policies).
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related tasks, reconciliation, and approvals.
• Assisting with start and end of year tasks for all European and UK entities.

About you

• You have at least 5 years' experience processing European payrolls and experience with UK payroll processes, along with benefits administration.
• You have strong experience with major payroll systems such as ADP Celergo and knowledge of statutory UK payroll requirements, with a broad understanding of international payrolls.
• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• You are a team player with good planning and prioritisation skills, confident working independently on projects.

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 make a difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers, and carriers.

Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way things are done and constantly challenge ourselves and others to improve.

Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make work fun at CFC, value all viewpoints, and treat everyone with respect.