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HR Generalist - Payroll & Benefits, UK/Netherlands

Harvey Nash
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading financial services organization based in London is seeking an HR Generalist - Payroll & Benefits for a temporary assignment from July 2025 to March 2026.
  • The role requires 5 years of HR experience in a generalist capacity, preferably in an international setting, along with expertise in payroll and HR benefits management for the UK and Netherlands.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 per annum and requires the candidate to work on-site 2 days a week, compliant with Inside IR35 regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include managing payroll and benefits administration, advising on HR topics, ensuring compliance with local legislation, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, fluency in English (preferably Dutch), and familiarity with tools like Excel and Workday.

HR Generalist - Payroll & Benefits, UK & Netherlands sought by leading financial services organisation based in London.

**Inside IR35 - 2 days a week on site** Temporary assignment from July 2025 - March 2026 **

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be:

  • Seamlessly run payroll and benefits administration for the employees for our UK, Netherlands and Switzerland office
  • Act pro-actively as HR advisor towards managers and employees on various topics such absences, benefits, local legislation, performance management etc.
  • Take initiative to find efficiency gains and improve the service level of the HR Core team
  • Follow-up on local legislation to ensure compliance and work on updating HR policies accordingly
  • Manage the benefits administration and support with yearly renewals discussions, new joiners/leavers updates, etc.
  • Develop and maintain key internal and external relationships with managers, employees and external vendors

Profile

  • of 5 years HR experience in Generalist HR role, preferably in an international environment
  • Experience in processing payroll & HR benefits management for Netherland, UK and other EU countries
  • Familiarity with the employment regulations in UK and Netherlands and understanding of ARBO regulations (NL specific)
  • Eye for detail
  • Strong analytical skills - like to work with numbers
  • Strong organizational skills and stress resistant - can manage high workload
  • Team player
  • Solution-oriented & pro-active - hands-on mentality
  • Independent worker with self-initiative and eagerness to learn
  • Fluency in English and preferably Dutch
  • Good skills with tools such as excel, familiarity with Workday is an asset
  • Proven communication skills (also in writing)
  • Integrity, confidentially and discretion are essential

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Alex ReederHarvey Nash Finance & Banking

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