Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Location: London

Working Arrangement: Minimum of 3 days in the office required.

Requirements: Extensive payroll experience with a professional services firm.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, this role is a key part of the London HR team.

The successful candidate will manage accurate payroll processing for staff and fee earners, ensuring the London office maintains a competitive and effective benefits offering. This position requires strong technical expertise, confidence in leading the function, a drive for continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist to deliver timely, accurate monthly payroll for the London office.
• Ensure all payroll data from HR is captured and processed correctly.
• Reconcile payroll adjustments, including benefit deductions.
• Prepare monthly payroll documentation and verify data accuracy before submission.
• Liaise with external payroll providers/platforms to ensure error‑free processing.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation on international payroll procedures and records.
• Provide payroll and benefits data to authorised Managers as required.
• Stay updated on compensation and benefits changes to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll and benefits queries.

About You

• Law firm experience is ideal.
• Proven experience in UK payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll, pensions and benefits legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence when dealing directly with employees and senior stakeholders.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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