Job title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Canary Wharf
We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join our HR team, supporting benefits across the UK, Asia, and EMEA regions. This role is ideally suited to candidates with exposure to financial services who are looking to develop their expertise in payroll, benefits, and regulatory reporting within a global environment.
This position offers clear scope for progression, with the opportunity to broaden responsibilities rapidly and grow into a more senior role over the next 2-3 years.
Company overview:
Built upon the foundation of innovative technology and exceptional talent, BGC is a pioneering global brokerage and financial technology company servicing the financial markets. We are agile and dynamic in our approach, delivering world-class products to our diverse customer base daily. Our Financial Services business provides a full range of trade execution and broker-dealer services.
The benefit of BGC’s integrated platform is that it gives customers flexibility and choice in price discovery, execution, and processing of their transactions, through voice, hybrid, or fully electronic brokerage options. In addition, our BGC Trader and BGC Market Data platforms offer financial technology solutions, market data and analytics related to financial instruments and markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and maintain health and dental insurance schemes (BUPA, Allianz), including invoice reviews and reconciliations
* Support UK pension plans and provider relationships
* Partner with HR and Payroll teams on benefit renewals across the UK, Asia, and Europe
* Prepare and support Gender Pay Gap reporting
* Assist with P11D and PSA processes
* Support APAC payroll processes, including review and approval activities
* Assist with UK payroll queries
* Contribute to the development and promotion of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
Skills and Experience:
* Experience within financial services is essential
* Exposure to employee benefits, including life assurance, PHI, and private medical/dental insurance
* Some experience or awareness of P11D, PSA, and regulatory reporting
* Working knowledge of payroll processes
* Advanced Excel skills
* Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
* Excellent communication skills
Systems:
* Oracle / Oracle Fusion
* Advanced Excel
* Outlook
* Kyriba (desirable but not essential)
Personal Attributes:
* Professional and approachable
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong numerical skills
* Proactive and flexible
* Well, organised with the ability to manage workload effectively
* Team player with a willingness to learn
Agency Notice:
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