Payroll & Benefits Specialist (FTC to May 2027)

London, (Hybrid Working)
Part-Time (0.6–0.8 FTE)
Fixed-Term Contract until May 2027
Competitive Salary + Discretionary Bonus

We're looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a collaborative HR Reward team and take ownership of payroll, benefits and pension administration across UK and Jersey entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, vendor management and continuous improvement in a dynamic and people-focused environment.

The Role

As the subject matter expert for payroll and benefits, you will:

• Manage and reconcile monthly payroll submissions across the UK and Jersey, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Oversee payroll reporting, pensions and benefits administration, partnering with providers including ADP, Mercer Marsh and Aviva.
• Act as the key contact for employee payroll and benefits queries, providing guidance on parental leave, salary sacrifice arrangements and HMRC-related matters.
• Manage the flexible benefits platform (Darwin), including annual enrolment, renewals, testing and employee communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with benefits and pension providers, proactively resolving issues and ensuring a seamless employee experience.
• Support regulatory requirements including visa-related payroll obligations, international assignments and payroll audits.
• Produce payroll and benefits reporting, management information and data insights while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

About You

You'll bring:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll, ideally using ADP or a similar payroll system.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and payroll reporting.
• Experience administering employee benefits and pensions.
• Experience managing external supplier and provider relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience using the Darwin benefits platform.
• Experience within financial services or another regulated environment.
• Exposure to international assignments and payroll-related tax considerations.

What's on Offer?

• A varied role combining payroll, benefits, pensions and vendor management.
• The opportunity to play a key role within a high-performing Reward team.
• Flexible, part-time hours (0.6–0.8 FTE).
• Hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Fixed-term contract through to May 2027.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a broad and impactful role within a collaborative HR team, we'd love to hear from you.