Compensation & Benefits Associate (Finance)

TL;DR

Compensation & Benefits Associate (Finance): Supporting benefits administration, compensation processes, and payroll operations for EMEA employees with an accent on UK statutory compliance and data accuracy. Focus on managing the full benefits lifecycle, conducting rigorous payroll audits, and optimizing vendor relationships.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a multi-manager investment platform that invests across quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income strategies.

What you will do

• Administer employee benefits including private medical, life insurance, group income protection, and pensions.
• Manage the full benefits lifecycle from onboarding and enrolments to offboarding and qualifying life events.
• Support end-to-end payroll processing in partnership with local providers using ADP and Workday.
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Track invoices and process payments across all benefits providers.
• Collaborate with HCM, Accounting, Legal, and external brokers to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of UK statutory benefits and payroll requirements (HMRC, auto-enrolment).
• Experience maintaining relationships with benefits brokers and vendors.
• Proficiency in HR and payroll systems, specifically Workday and ADP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Location: Must be based in London, United Kingdom

Nice to have

• Experience with benefits administration and payroll operations in Europe and South America.
• Prior working experience within a hedge fund or the broader financial services industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment where ideas at all levels are encouraged.
• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Focus on professional development through learning and educational offerings.
• A culture that prioritizes talent as the core strategy for firm success.