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About the Role
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to lead its London payroll and employee benefits function. This role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll and benefits administration, as well as managing and developing the team. The manager will provide technical guidance, maintain controls, identify service delivery improvements, and lead the implementation of a new payroll system.
Responsibilities
- Lead the London payroll and benefits function, setting priorities and service standards.
- Ensure consistently accurate, timely, and confidential delivery of payroll and benefits.
- Manage, support, and develop the payroll and benefits team.
- Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process with external providers and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain a robust payroll control framework.
- Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pension auto-enrolment, and internal policies.
- Lead the implementation of the new payroll system.
- Oversee the administration and delivery of employee benefits arrangements.
- Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and third-party suppliers.
- Act as a subject matter expert on payroll and benefits matters.
- Ensure payroll and benefits queries are handled promptly, accurately, and sensitively.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and market developments and assess implications.
- Review processes, controls, and systems regularly to identify and implement improvements.
- Produce appropriate payroll and benefits reporting for HR, Finance, and office leadership.
- Lead or contribute to other payroll, benefits, and HR-related projects.
- Manage special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in managing a team, including setting priorities, maintaining service standards, and addressing performance management and development needs.
- Strong understanding of payroll governance, financial controls, and audit requirements.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify discrepancies or control issues.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the credibility to work effectively with partners, employees, and external advisers.
- Excellent judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and highly confidential information.
- A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain composed under pressure.
Skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in HR information and payroll platforms
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- A recognised professional payroll qualification, such as a CIPP qualification, would be advantageous
Benefits
- Pensions
- Insurance
About the Company
- Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
- Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
- The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
Equal Opportunity
- Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
- Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
- We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
- The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.