Payroll & Benefits Specialist - USA Focus | London, UK
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Payroll & Benefits Specialist - USA Focus
Location: Insurance Business, London
Salary: £55,000 + Bonus
About the Role
You will be joining a fast-growing, tech-enabled insurance company with a global footprint, including offices across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia. The company values innovation, agility, and a forward-thinking approach to risk. As part of a high-performing HR team, you will deliver seamless payroll and benefits support to employees across the US and Canada.
Responsibilities
- Manage bi-weekly payroll operations for US and Canadian employees.
- Liaise with external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
- Handle employee changes including starters, leavers, bonuses, statutory pay, and allowances.
- Act as a point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, escalating complex cases as needed.
- Support payroll reconciliation, reporting, and coordinate with Finance.
- Administer benefits schemes such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), etc.
- Coordinate open enrollment processes and assist employees with benefits selection.
- Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and benefits regulations in the US and Canada.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in North American payroll and benefits administration (US required, Canada desirable).
- Experience with international payroll systems, preferably ADP Celergo.
- Solid understanding of US payroll legislation and Canadian requirements.
- Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and ability to handle large data sets.
- Excellent communication skills for managing vendors and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical cover, and more.
- Hybrid work: 3 days per week in new London offices.
Next Steps
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Morgan McKinley is a global talent services provider, offering comprehensive solutions for employers and jobseekers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr- Location:
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £100,000 - £125,000
- Category:
- Human Resources
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