HR Coordinator, Payroll O5222

Prior payroll experience is vital.

THIS IS A 12 MONTH FTC AND IMMEDIATE START

THE COMPANY
Our client is an international film company with offices and subsidiaries in multiple countries and one of the world's largest content libraries.

THE ROLE
As a HR Coordinator, Payroll you will assist with a range of HR responsibilities as well as oversee payroll, pensions and benefits for employees.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day HR operations, ensuring accurate maintenance of employee records, contracts and HR systems
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including inductions, right-to-work checks and coordination with Finance, IT and Office teams
• Lead the relationship with the external payroll provider, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate monthly payroll processing and reporting
• Direct pension scheme administration, liaising with providers and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
• Manage employee benefits programmes and third-party providers, including renewals, enrolments and continuous service improvements
• Ensure payroll, pensions and benefits processes meet UK legislation, GDPR and HMRC requirements, supporting audits where necessary
• Support HR projects and initiatives across areas such as DE&I, wellbeing, hybrid working and family policies
• Prepare HR and payroll reports, providing data insights and updates to the Head of HR and Finance teams.

THE PERSON
You should have relevant experience in a HR Administration or Compensation & Benefits role, with a strong grasp of payroll, pensions and benefits processes.

Being organised and detail-oriented, is essential as well as handling information with professionalism and discretion, demonstrating a clear understanding of GDPR and confidentiality.

It is important to be comfortable working with HRIS systems and managing multiple priorities.

A CIPD qualification is a plus.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

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Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

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