Payroll & Compensation Manager – 12-15 Month FTC

A fantastic opportunity for a HR professional to join our multi-practice US law firm client as a Payroll & Compensation Manager on an initial 12-15 month fixed-term contract.

• Competitive salary + tremendous employee benefits, including generous holiday allowance!
• 12-15 month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday) + hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• City location / Liverpool Street

This role reports into the Director of HR and collaborates with the wider global HR team to oversee all areas of payroll and benefits administration. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate, compliant, and efficient HR processes for the firm’s London office – including regularly liaising with third-party vendors and brokers.

Payroll & Compensation Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly payroll process for the UK office ensuring accurate and timely data submission, approvals, and compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee daily payroll and benefits administration in collaboration with the HR Assistant, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time for the monthly payroll deadline.
• Respond to ad-hoc reward and compensation data requests.
• Support with providing the relevant data for all staff across the Firm to ensure that year-end reward processes such as P11D, benefits renewals etc operate in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage the administration of ongoing employee benefit schemes and pensions.
• Support annual salary and bonus review processes, providing accurate data and insight to HR and leadership.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager and US Benefits team to support and organise upcoming benefits and wellness events.

Payroll & Compensation Manager Skills & Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar role within a law firm is essential.
• Solid experience and understanding on running payroll, compensation and benefits and uploading to payroll systems.
• Experience working with third-party payroll and benefits vendors / brokers.
• High level of Excel skills and general proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms, preferably UKG.