Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Hybrid (Washington)

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,185 - 42,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Medical insurance

401(k) matching up to 7%

Learning and development programmes

Work/life balance

Job summary

A governmental foreign office is seeking a Pay & Benefits Officer to support its US Network with payroll processing and policy development. The successful candidate will manage all payroll activities, interface with customers, and provide administrative support. Essential skills include experience in payroll processing, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Excel. The position is full-time, hybrid, and offers competitive pay of USD 26.56 hourly along with generous benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing, HR functions, or data management.
• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines and agreed timescales.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager in managing payroll activities.
• Interface with customers via telephone and email.
• Manage the Pay and Benefits central e‑mail inbox.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR functions

Data management

Organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Flexible priorities

Tools

ADP

Job description

A governmental foreign office is seeking a Pay & Benefits Officer to support its US Network with payroll processing and policy development. The successful candidate will manage all payroll activities, interface with customers, and provide administrative support. Essential skills include experience in payroll processing, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Excel. The position is full-time, hybrid, and offers competitive pay of USD 26.56 hourly along with generous benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) match.