Hermès Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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Hermès, the storied French luxury maison renowned for its craftsmanship, exclusivity and heritage, operates globally with a commitment to human-centric values and relational excellence. As part of the Dumas family-owned group, Hermès maintains its distinctive culture centered on artisanal quality, discretion and an unwavering dedication to its clients and employees. Hermès GB represents the brand's British operations, encompassing both retail and head office functions across multiple locations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own the full monthly payroll cycle for UK and Ireland employees via ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Prepare, validate and submit payroll inputs including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, time and attendance, and statutory payments
• Process off-cycle payroll runs as required and calculate collective store bonus accruals with clear communication to Finance
• Ensure all statutory deductions (PAYE, National Insurance, student loans, court orders) are processed correctly and maintain robust audit trails
• Reconcile payroll outputs, identify and resolve discrepancies with attention to detail and accuracy
• Serve as primary contact with HMRC and manage the company's HMRC account
• Prepare P11D forms, coordinate PSA data collection and support annual PSA submissions
• Administer UK benefits including pensions, life assurance, private medical cover, and wellbeing schemes
• Manage pension enrolments, opt-outs, contribution changes and statutory re-enrolment requirements
• Process benefit updates accurately with external providers and coordinate integration with payroll systems
• Create clear and accessible benefits communications for employees and act as trusted advisor on scheme changes
• Produce monthly and year-end payroll reporting for Finance leadership
• Generate payroll and reward analytics for HR leadership and executive teams, transforming data into actionable insights
• Support Group-level initiatives including Gender Pay Gap reporting and pay transparency projects
• Assist with compensation reviews, benchmarking, headcount forecasting and budgeting
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including benefits induction for new starters
• Partner closely with Finance on reconciliations, audits and vendor management
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, streamline and enhance payroll and benefits processes
• Run regular data integrity checks between the HRIS system (MyClickH) and ADP

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning and executing UK payroll and benefits administration
• Comfort with payroll legislation, pensions regulations and statutory compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas and large data set manipulation
• Demonstrated experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Oracle, Workday or SAP (or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly)
• Natural analytical mindset with ability to identify trends and provide thoughtful recommendations based on data
• Ability to maintain absolute discretion when handling sensitive employee data and information
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail

Skills

Experience

Substantial hands-on experience with UK payroll execution and benefits administration in a corporate environment. Experience with outsourced payroll providers or ADP specifically is advantageous. Knowledge of Irish payroll regulations is a plus. Familiarity with human resource information systems (HRIS) and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment are essential.

Education

No specific educational qualifications are mandated; however, professional certification relevant to payroll administration (such as those offered by the ICPA or similar bodies) would strengthen candidacy. GCSE Mathematics or equivalent numeracy qualification is implied but not explicitly required.

Workplace

Benefits

UK benefits scheme including pension provision, life assurance, private medical insurance, and wellbeing support. Up to 20 days per year of flexible working permitted in addition to primary on-site presence at Mayfair Head Offices.

Culture

Hermès GB cultivates a distinctly human, relationship-centered workplace grounded in trust, craftsmanship and integrity. The organisation values in-person connection and has deliberately chosen an on-site working model five days per week to foster bonds and collaboration. The culture emphasises thoughtful problem-solving, continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues with discretion and care. There is notable space for autonomy, ownership and impact within a close-knit, values-driven team.

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