HR Payroll & Benefits Associate

21-05-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Financial Services
Division
HR
Job Title
HR Associate, Payroll Specialist
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job ID
184494

Job Description

HR, Payroll & Benefits Associate

International Financial Firm

City - Hybrid: 3:2 with Flexible working

Up to £50k + Excellent benefits

Tiger HR are delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking financial services business that is seeking an HR, Payroll & Benefits Associate to join its London-based HR team.

This is a broad and hands-on role supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on payroll, HR systems, onboarding, and employee support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations while delivering an excellent employee experience across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the HR function across multiple areas, particularly Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS administration
  • Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires, including documentation, compliance checks, system set-up, employment verification, and benefits enrolment
  • Maintain HR systems with a high level of accuracy, ensuring timely updates for joiners, leavers, and employee changes
  • Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports
  • Act as a first point of contact for HRIS and HR-related queries, escalating where appropriate
  • Provide administrative support across the HR team, including preparing correspondence and maintaining employee records
  • Support payroll processing by preparing input data, liaising with payroll providers, checking outputs, and responding to employee queries
  • Assist with payroll reconciliations and benefits administration
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within HR operations and processes

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience within an HR and/or payroll role
  • Experience using HR systems/HRIS platforms (Sage People experience advantageous) and Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills
  • Strong numerical, organisational, and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
  • Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
  • Strong team player with a willingness to support across a variety of tasks
  • Comfortable handling fast-paced environments and last-minute requests
  • Culturally aware with a professional and approachable manner

Please note we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and interviews will be taking place immediately.

REF: KHJGA/187794