Payroll and Benefits Specialist - 12-month FTC

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Fitch Group is currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based out of our London office.   

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. 

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself – and us.

About the Team

The Payroll function sits within Human Resources and reports to the Global Head of HR Ops, Reward & Analytics. Based in London, the four-person team manages eight in-house Fitch Group UK payrolls and 14 outsourced payrolls across the EMEA region.

How You’ll Make an Impact:  

• Support the end-to-end processing of monthly UK payrolls for approximately 1,450 employees across eight PAYE schemes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist with the input, review and payment of 14 outsourced payrolls across the EMEA region.
• Reconcile monthly payroll general ledger accounts in Oracle.
• Reconcile and arrange payment of monthly pension contributions, supporting wider benefits administration as needed.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate, timely information flow.
• Respond to internal and external payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Highly numerate, with strong attention to detail and good Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency with lookups and pivot tables.
• Able to work accurately with confidential information and handle payroll-related queries professionally.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience as a payroll administrator, with broad knowledge of in-house payroll processes.
• Experience working with non-UK payrolls, alongside strong vendor management skills.
• Confident using AI tools and effective prompting to improve processes, enhance efficiency and make better use of technology.

What Would Make You Stand Out:  

• ADP Globalview/ SAP payroll systems experience

• A recognised payroll or accounting qualification or working towards one.
• Additional language skills relevant to supporting payrolls across the EMEA region.

Why Choose Fitch:  

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluatequalified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 

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