Benefits & Payroll Coordinator

Interim Benefits & Payroll Co-ordinator

• Length: initially 3 months with the potential of extension or a permanent opportunity afterwards
• Salary: £50,000 or day rate equivalent
• Location: City of London
• Hybrid working: initially 4 days a week in the office, 1 from home, moving to 3 days a week in the office, 2 from home

Oakleaf Partnership is working with a highly regarded professional services firm to recruit a Benefits & Payroll Co-ordinator for an initial 3-month contract, with the strong possibility of becoming permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits specialist to join a collaborative and close-knit HR team in a broad role with a strong focus on employee benefits and wellbeing.This role will take ownership of the benefits offering for the London office population, supporting annual and mid-year renewals, broker relationships, benefits administration and employee engagement across the benefits lifecycle.Working closely with HR, Finance and external providers, the successful candidate will play a key role during an important renewal period and support the continued development of the firm's benefits and wellness offering.Key responsibilities include:Acting as the main point of contact for all pensions and benefits-related queriesManaging relationships with benefits brokers, vendors and administratorsCo-ordinating annual and mid-year benefits renewal processesSupporting benefits benchmarking and market analysisManaging benefits platform administration and HRIS integrationSupporting monthly payroll processes alongside the Finance teamLeading benefits inductions for new joinersSupporting wellness initiatives and employee engagement activitiesAssisting with salary and bonus benchmarking processesSupporting HR systems projects and ongoing process improvementsSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience within a benefits-focused HR roleStrong understanding of employee benefits administration and renewal processesExperience working with brokers and external providersExposure to payroll processes would be beneficial, although payroll is a smaller part of the roleStrong Excel and analytical skillsExperience using HRIS and benefits platforms; exposure to Zest would be advantageousHighly organised with strong attention to detailConfident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a close-knit teamExperience within legal or professional services environments would be advantageous, although not essentialWhy work hereOpportunity to join a friendly and highly collaborative HR teamBroad and varied role with strong ownership across benefitsExposure to exciting projects and upcoming renewal activitySupportive and sociable culture with regular team events and activitiesGenuine opportunity for the role to become permanentCentral London office location with hybrid working