General Index (GX) is a commodity benchmark provider based on data not journalism. We produce over 3,000 daily energy prices (in crude oil & refined products, biofuels, hydrogen and carbon markets) which are calculated algorithmically using detailed methodologies from thousands of trades collated from 170+ data partners, meaning they are robust, consistent and compliant with IOSCO and FCA requirements.
Backed at Series A by Chalfen Ventures and 20VC (Harry Stebbings), GX has an experienced team with proven leadership – as well as a rapidly growing customer and partner base – including ExxonMobil, Bloomberg, Shell, Mattel, TotalEnergies, Snowflake, BP, BeZero and ICE.
With offices in London, Krakow, Houston and Singapore, we have multiple payroll providers to work and synch with, as well as many benefit platforms and HR systems to integrate into. We are therefore looking for a Payroll and HR Administrator to help our Finance and HR leads with the significant bulk of these administrative tasks.
About the role:
- Support recruitment activity via job description preparation and posting on suitable career portals and help support the selection process and interview process
- Prepare local onboarding documentation and contracts, issue them and upload in the relevant local HR and payroll systems
- Onboard new hires onto the appropriate payroll, HR and benefits systems
- Ensure all documents are shared in the correct folders and help support any local onboarding as needed
- Maintain any local time and attendance records
- Ensure full compliance with any eligibility to work criteria
- Prepare ad hoc/manual payroll calculations
- Respond to payroll and accounting enquiries from employees
- Respond to and help with any generic pay, benefits and system queries from employees
- Manage statutory reporting and other payroll changes such as tax code amendments
- Support the VP Finance with month end and year end closing processes
- With guidance, gather payroll data for inclusion in financial statements and reports for management
- Work closely with local office administrators to co-ordinate activities in region
- Process all relevant closing out activity at the end of hire in line with local regional requirements for both HR and payroll processes
- Support recruitment activity via job description preparation and posting on suitable career portals and help support the selection process and interview process
- Prepare local onboarding documentation and contracts, issue them and upload in the relevant local HR and payroll systems
- Onboard new hires onto the appropriate payroll, HR and benefits systems
- Ensure all documents are shared in the correct folders and help support any local onboarding as needed
About you:
- You have previous experience processing payroll internally, externally or through an outsourced model and ideally for more than one country
- Solid HR Administration experience that includes a clear understanding of at least UK employment law relating to contract creation and HR system administration
- Knowledge of and administrative experience of benefit processing/maintenance
You offer:
- Excellent administration skills – accuracy, consistency, confidentiality
- Good organizational skills, show initiative, prioritize workload
- Work well under pressure and ensure deadlines
- Comprehensive knowledge of statutory payments regulations
Opportunities for development include:
- Take further ownership and be involved in benefit decisions
- Take further ownership with payroll administration
- Help support any visa process
- Help support the compensation cycle
- Gain a deeper working knowledge of in country operations outside the Uk
We offer:
- Office in Covent Garden
- Competitive base salary
- Private healthcare with BUPA
- Pension scheme
- Mentoring support
- Structured development, with a track record of internal promotions
- Regular off sites and team socials, with a positive and high-energy culture
Don't meet all the requirements? At GX we believe that professional development happens through teaching and learning from your peers and managers. Even if you’re uncertain about whether you have the experience we’re looking for, please apply if this position sparks your curiosity.
A diversity of identity, perspective, and experience makes us stronger. We welcome you to apply to GX regardless of your background, age, gender, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.
