Rebecca Ramsden

Are you a globally experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager looking for an exciting new challenge in a fast paced tech driven environment? We're working with a FinTech business at a pivotal point of their growth journey. They are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Global Payroll and Benefits Manager to join their people team. You'll become the go-to person for all things payroll and benefits, streamline processes, build strong relationships with teams and vendors, and implement improvements that make life easier for employees and the business. What you'll do: Oversee global payroll end to end across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with local regulations Manage employee benefits programs worldwide including healthcare and retirement plans, working with brokers and external providers Be the main point of contact for payroll and benefits vendors, ensuring they deliver on SLAs Act as the go-to support for employees with payroll and benefits questions Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, using technology to boost efficiency and accuracy Stay on top of global payroll and benefits regulations and reporting requirements What we're looking for: 10+ years in global payroll, with at least 5 in financial services, fintech or other regulated environment Experience managing payroll across multiple countries, including UK, Europe, USA, APAC, and UAE Strong background in global benefits administration from design to day-to-day management Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment Based in their London HQ, they have a hybrid working pattern (2 or 3 days in) If you fit the above please apply!   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

A global media organisation is seeking a Senior Creative Project Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of global marketing campaigns and product launches. The role supports strategy, planning, creative development, and execution across international markets while partnering with regional marketing teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders. You will manage creative workflows across paid, earned, and owned channels, overseeing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring campaigns move smoothly from concept through launch. This is a London based hybrid role and will initially be a 12 month contract. Key Requirements Solid demonstrable experience working with creative teams in a global agency or similar environment. Strong project and time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to change. Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Understanding of digital and video asset creation and approval workflows. Comfortable working in a dynamic, highly matrixed organisation. Familiarity with tools such as Mail, Numbers, Keynote, Pages, and Calendar. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

An exciting role for a Finance Manager to work within a household name in the entertainment industry. You will play a key role in the global SAP S/4HANA implementation across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a major finance transformation, partnering with stakeholders across multiple regions and contributing to the design, testing, and deployment of their future finance processes. Key responsibilities include: * Acting as a key link between finance teams and the SAP S/4HANA core project team* Supporting future-state process design across Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Procure-to-Pay* Leading UAT activities, data validation, and reconciliation* Acting as a change agent to ensure a smooth transition to SAP S/4HANA About you: ✔ Qualified accountant with 1-2 years PQE✔ Strong understanding of finance processes and controls✔ Experience in audit or a large multinational environment is advantageous✔ Motivated, detail-focused, and excited by transformation and change   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

A challenging and exciting role has become available for a Tour Accountant to work in the Music Industry. Working for a leading accountancy practice specialising in music, the role will be looking after some extremely successful and well-known artists with touring and general accounting. The role will assist with a wide range of tasks including; Artist and performers accounts Production accounts and touring accounts with expenses Working closely with senior management and artists Budgets and forecasts Bank recs, sales and purchase ledger Tax duties VAT and general and ad-hoc projects Working closely with Artists and their Management it is essential the candidate has previous Music / Entertainment Industry and Tour accounting experience. Working on the front line of the music industry this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed, apply now!! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Are you a people operations specialist looking for an exciting new challenge in a fast growth, global business where you can have real impact? Handle are working with this London based Fintech organisation who are looking for a Global People Operations Manager to shape and scale how people operations works across the group This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building efficient systems, improving processes, and creating a smooth employee experience in a fast-growing, regulated, and international environment. Working as a key part of a collaborative global people team, you'll work across the business to ensure their people processes, policies, and systems are scalable, compliant, and support the continued global growth. What you'll be doing: Lead HR operations across the full employee lifecycle Improve processes, HR systems, and data reporting Oversee global benefits and mobility (visas, relocations) Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal governance Partner with leaders across regions to drive operational excellence What we're looking for: Experience in global HR/People Operations, ideally in fintech or another regulated environment Knowledge of UK employment law and international HR operations HR systems and people data experience Excellent attention to detail with a strong governance and compliance mindset Confidence working with senior stakeholders A hands-on, can-do approach The role will offer hybrid working (3/2 typical) Ideally looking for candidates available with a month or less notice   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Administrator Handle Payroll Solutions Hybrid - Farringdon 2 days a week Handle Freelance Solutions is a payroll services business. We run a payroll service on behalf of a number of different clients, who each need to pay varying numbers of freelance workers.  We are looking for an administrator with excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and data entry experience to join this fantastic team. The role hybrid with 3 days home based working and 2 days in our Farringdon offices We take huge pride in the very high standard of our service and we look for staff to join the team, who will demonstrate that same commitment and passion for quality. What will you be doing? You will be fully accountable for your area of administration, ensuring all you do is done on time, to a high level of accuracy and within our tight deadlines. Daily duties include: Data input - recording all details for new freelance workers into the payroll system and database Following process guidelines to ensure all data is meeting compliance requirements Daily and weekly reporting to identify workers eligible for Agency Worker Regulation changes. Managing queries and the ensuing responses are dealt with within our SLA deadlines. Carrying out checking processes to ensure all information is provided to the payroll team in time for processing. Required skills & experience: Experience of data-entry will be essential. Excellent telephone and email communication. You should have worked in a process-driven environment and the ability to absorb information and follow process is essential. Payroll knowledge and understanding would be an advantage. This can be a very busy and time-pressured environment, so we expect you to be able to work at pace. We are judged on our accuracy, so you must have a keen eye for detail. We are all accountable for our own areas of work, so you will have already have demonstrated an ability to manage your own workload and solve problems. You must be a good communicator, able to build positive relationships, whether with colleagues or clients, We expect there to be ongoing flexibility around working style and home v office working, so you must be self-motivated and flexible in your approach and keen to take responsibility.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Are you an immediately available, experienced People Partner with a background in media or a similar creative environment? Do you thrive in fast-paced organisations, managing a varied generalist remit with a strong focus on employee relations and change? We're partnering with a global media organisation looking to appoint an experienced generalist People Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an iconic media brand with global reach. Working in the UK side of the business you will be part of a progressive and collaborative People team during a period of transformation. This role will partner closely with business leaders, providing generalist support, with a particular focus on ER. Initially a FTC but will be opportunities that arise that mean there's a good chance the role may become permanent. Ideal candidate: Immediately available or able to start at short notice Proven experience in a generalist HR Business Partner/ People Partner role Strong experience managing complex ER cases end-to-end Background in media, entertainment, creative, or similar fast-paced environments Comfortable working with creative stakeholders and big personalities Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills Resilient, proactive, and able to operate effectively during periods of change If you're a hands-on, commercially minded People Partner looking to make an impact in a dynamic media environment, we'd love to hear from you.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.