Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch)
Accounting & Finance
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
The main responsibilities of the position will include (but is not limited to) the following tasks:
- Oversee and manage the payroll process for employees with the payroll vendor, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Luxembourg’s practices; knowledge and experience on banking collective bargaining agreement would be an asset,
- Ensure compliance with taxes, social security and other local regulatory requirements,
- Assist the team in preparing, verifying and processing payroll on a monthly basis,
- Acting as first point of contact for payroll related questions for employees of the Apex Group in Luxembourg in a proper timely manner,
- Liaising with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely salary booking,
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to manage payroll data, from data input to data output,
- Supporting on additional projects and ad hoc requests as required (e.g. internal and external audits, Tax Authorities salary audits).
- Handling employee benefits, queries and reporting (e.g. annual renewals, employee changes to report to different benefits providers)
To apply for this Payroll & Benefits Administrator role, you will need a degree in Business Studies or a comparable qualification. You will also require the following
- At least 3 years of proven experience as Payroll Specialist.
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations in Luxembourg; in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg payroll regulations on the banking collective agreement would be considered an asset.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite – especially in Excel.
- Organizational skills with great attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills in English. French and/or German are an asset.
- Diploma in HR, business, accounting or relevant field is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.