If you require this document in an accessible format (e.g. large print), please contact hr.recruitment@stephensonharwood.com We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can gain early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees. YOU CAN EXPECT A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers Tech, cycle and electric car schemes We support the causes you care about, by giving you one day per year off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of work. A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects. Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process. We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives The HR and T&D department comprises of 50 people globally and is responsible for the effective management of all matters concerning the employment and development of people within Stephenson Harwood. This involves carrying out appropriate initiatives, providing guidance and support to partners, managers and all employees alike, as well as supporting the creation of an environment which enables people to make the best use of their capabilities and realise their potential to the benefit of the firm and themselves. This means that we are involved in a wide range of activities including: Implementing our people and talent strategy in line with business objectives Recruitment of all partners and employees, including graduate 'trainee' recruitment Talent and career management Reward strategy and salary review Supporting the appraisal and performance management process Employment and personnel administration, including payroll and benefits Policy and procedures setting and the practical application of these across the business. UK Payroll, pension and benefits Processing the monthly UK payroll for over 600 employees including RTI and posting payroll journals, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Administering the day to day duties for UK payroll from start to finish including starters, leavers, SSP, SMP/alabaster calculations, SPP, SAP, ShPP, auto-enrolment and pension management etc. Manual calculations alongside systems when needed Ensuring all day to day payroll tasks are completed in line with payroll monthly timeline and controls as well as monthly and annual reporting Administering month end and year end processes and reporting, including P60s Carrying out monthly reconciliations between payroll and HMRC information for PAYE, NI purposes Working closely and in collaboration with the wider HR team Liaising with benefits/pensions providers and third parties Providing high quality service and assistance to our employees and partners for payroll and benefits queries Ensuring data quality and integrity on all platforms/systems Being responsible for processing all providers' invoices in a timely manner Being responsible for the monthly and annual benefit reconciliations for employee and partners Updating monthly content on the firms' benefits' platform Knowledge management and continuous improvement Maintaining up to date documentation: knowledge management, templates and guidance for all activities Being involved in systems/platform upgrades and updates, including assisting on annual benefits platform renewal including testing, system configuration, rate changes etc. Updating for the HR pages of the firm's intranet and benefits documentation on the relevant platforms Keeping up to date with the regulations and practices Participating in the department projects to support the firm's strategy Proactively propose, plan and drive improvement to the way we operate to drive efficiency, accuracy and process streamlining Previous experience of working effectively in a similar role Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel to manipulate and interpret complex data Workday or other payroll system knowledge and experience is required Worked in a partnership and / or law firm (desirable) Degree qualified, or equivalent experience Accuracy and a strong attention to detail Able to handle sensitive situations and information confidentially and discreetly Flexible approach and proactive manner Empathetic and people-centric Strong customer service skills Approachable and able to build relationships at all levels Can-do, client focused and positive attitude Adaptable and amenable to changing deadlines and demands Resilient, dealing effectively with challenging situations Ability to work as part of a team or individually when needed Excellent organisational skills; planning and prioritisation; time management of self and others Excellent verbal/written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the firm, its partners, management and other staff This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business. Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world. Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade. With more than 1,500 people, including 220 partners, across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries. We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics. 220 PARTNERS 10 OFFICES 45 LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR PEOPLE Offices in Al Khobar, Athens, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and associated office in Guangzhou Our brand strengths: GO FAR, GO TOGETHER EXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAW CAN DO PERSONALITIES ALWAYS READY