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We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet.\nWe are one of the world’s largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. To date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers.\nJoining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation - working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society. To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video.\nAbout the role\nWe're looking for a Payroll and Benefits Assistant to join our HR Services team and support payroll and benefits administration across several countries, including the UK and Poland.\nIn this role, you'll help ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing by preparing payroll inputs, checking employee data, supporting reconciliations, and coordinating benefits enrolments and changes. You'll work closely with the Payroll and Benefits team, HR Operations, Finance, and external providers to ensure payroll and benefits processes run smoothly and comply with local requirements.\nYou'll also act as a point of contact for employees and managers, helping resolve payroll and benefits queries and explaining relevant policies and procedures. 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Recent graduates and candidates looking to start or transition their careers into payroll and HR operations are also welcome.\nStrong attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately with numerical and employee data.\nGood organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring tasks and meet fixed monthly deadlines.\nGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence working with spreadsheets and data.\nAn interest in technology and willingness to explore AI-powered tools and digital solutions to improve everyday processes.\nA high level of discretion and understanding of the importance of handling confidential employee and payroll information.\nFluency in written and spoken English.\nA willingness to learn payroll, tax, social security, and benefits regulations across multiple countries.\nA proactive, service-oriented approach, with the confidence to respond to employee queries and collaborate with different teams.\nNice to have:\nExperience with Workday or another HR Information System (HRIS).\nBasic knowledge of payroll, tax, and social security regulations in the UK, Poland, Ireland, or the US.\nA degree or relevant qualification in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.\nBenefits\nWe prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy\nExtra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance\nUp to 3 paid volunteering days each year\n24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support)\nLearning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub\nEqual opportunity statement\n Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. 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