HR Coordinator, Payroll [O5222]

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

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

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global

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.

To learn more about Searchlight, see:  www.searchlight.global