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Career Moves Group I B Corp™

Human Resources Specialist - Payroll & Benefits

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 65,000 /year

Freelance

09-05-2025

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Job Specifications

HR & Payroll Specialist – 6 Month FTC
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
A globally renowned media organisation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced global business environment, supporting payroll, benefits, and core HR operations.

Key Responsibilities
Manage benefit plans and programmes across the organisation
Lead and coordinate key annual HR processes such as P11Ds and benefits enrolment windows
Resolve complex HR and payroll issues by sourcing and analysing relevant data
Manage and work confidently with large and complex data sets
Provide accurate and timely payroll information including starters, leavers, maternity, promotions, and transfers
Liaise and negotiate with benefit providers, ensuring competitive and effective service delivery
Respond to employee queries around benefits, pensions, and general HR matters
Operate independently while collaborating effectively across a small HR team of three
Work closely with the Director of HR to keep them informed throughout payroll processing cycles

Skills & Experience
Prior experience managing benefit plans and payroll operations
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cyclical HR processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and data literacy
High attention to detail and consistency in output
Proven ability to work autonomously in a flexible team structure
Experience in large corporate or matrixed environments preferred
ADP experience highly desirable; Workday experience a plus
Comfortable in a fast-changing, global work environment

About the Company

Career Moves Group is a certified B Corp(tm) and women-owned boutique recruitment agency with over 15 years of experience. Specialising in business-critical roles across Finance, HR, Marketing, PR & Communications, Office Support and Tech, we're committed to sustainable, inclusive hiring practices. Our tailored recruitment solutions span executive search, permanent placements, and contingent workforce solutions, offering our clients access to diverse, innovative talent pools. As a WeConnect certified business, we champion su... Know more