Meraki Talent is partnering with an Insurance firm based in the heart of the City looking for an EMEA Payroll & Benefits Specialist.
  
They are looking for someone who has experience managing end to end payroll operations in the UK, Spain and the Netherlands.
  
Payroll Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processes for the UK, Spain and the Netherlands.
• Act as the first point of contact for complex payroll and benefits queries.
• Partner with third-party providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Process changes such as new starters, leavers, bonuses, statutory leave/pay, and benefits deductions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with statutory regulations across all regions.
• Ownership of employee benefit plans (e.g., pensions, healthcare, income protection, family leave).
• Reconcile payroll and HR system data regularly.
• Support year-end processes for European and UK entities.

  
Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in European payroll processing, with strong UK payroll exposure.
• Preference working in Insurance, otherwise Financial Services.
• Proven background working with ADP Celergo or other major payroll systems.
• In-depth understanding of statutory payroll obligations and benefit plan administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing priorities independently.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and improving processes

For a private and confidential discussion please contact Yasmin Soames, available on yasmin.soames@merakitalent.com or please call me on 0204 5724853.