Payroll and Reward Administrator, 6 Months Fixed Term

The HR team is dedicated to partnering with our colleagues and the leaders of the firm to both foster an inclusive environment and to position Mourant as a global employer of choice.  We are committed to delivering exceptional client service and to embracing change and the opportunities it provides, whilst doing this we live and demonstrate the Mourant Values.  

The role holder will be a member of the global reward team and will work closely with the Compensation & Benefits Officer, as well as the Senior HR Manager to ensure that we offer comprehensive and professional support to the firm in a range of areas associated with reward.  The primary focus for the role holder will be supporting with the monthly processing of all our payrolls, as well as any reward related administration tasks.  This role is also like to involve an element of project based work, including but not limited to, research, analysis, market intel gathering and report writing. 

We are looking for candidates seeking a role on a fixed term basis, up to 6 months. 

About the role

The Payroll and Reward Administrator will provide a comprehensive, professional administrative service against defined service standards.  In this role you will:

• Assist with the preparation of our outsourced payrolls for Hong Kong, Singapore, BVI and Mauritius ensuring that our external and internal deadlines are met
• Assist with the input and checking of our Jersey, Guernsey and Cayman payroll which is run internally
• Assist with the input of our bureau service payroll for the UK
• Support with all the administration relating to any statutory requirements across our jurisdiction i.e. submission of Jersey, Guernsey and BVI tax and social security returns
• Support with the administration associated with all our benefits including invoice processing and journalling of costs
• Support with any employee queries relating to reward 
• Support with conversation with employees in relation to changes to their benefits due to personal circumstances i.e. those taking family leave or relocating
• Support with the administration associated with all our pension schemes, including creating and submitting schedules to the relevant providers and processing of the payments accordingly in line with the relevant external and internal deadlines.
• Collaborating with our reward providers (payroll and benefits) and well as our brokers in relation to any queries, changes or development that may be required

About you – essential requirements

This role requires:

• Previous experience in an administrative or finance function with specific payroll experience being an advantage
• High level of accuracy, efficiency and proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members and key stakeholders
• Practical knowledge of using payroll and HR systems
• Organisational and timekeeping skills 
• Comprehend the importance of confidentiality
• Knowledge of British Isles or International payrolls would be an advantage