Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Financial Services Firm - City of London - 12m FTC Your new company Join a dynamic and collaborative HR team within a leading global organisation, where people are at the heart of everything we do. With offices in London and Frankfurt, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment, supporting payroll and benefits operations across two key European locations. Your new role As the Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes for both the London and Frankfurt offices, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery. You will also play a key role in benefits administration, vendor liaison, and employee support, while contributing to process improvements and audit readiness.Key responsibilities include:Coordinating monthly payroll with UK and GermanyManaging manual payments, pension contributions, and flexible benefitsAdministering UK-specific schemes such as Childcare Vouchers and Payroll GivingHandling Workday case management and configuration issue resolutionSupporting annual processes including P11D submissions and benefits renewalsLiaising with vendors and brokers (e.g., Mercer, Aviva) to ensure service qualityLeading payroll audit preparation and continuous process optimisationSupporting employee queries and benefits education initiativesAssisting with the Global Investment Banking (GIB) programme administrationWhat you''ll need to succeed To thri