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Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Location: Tyne and Wear Salary: £26000 - £29000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits
Sector: Financial Services Type: Permanent
Contact: Nick Howie Job Published: 30 days ago

Payroll and Benefits Administrator: Newcastle

Permanent: £26,000 - £29,000 + excellent benefits

Hybrid Working: 2 days in the office 3 days working from home

Start: ASAP

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

A leading UK-based services and infrastructure organisation is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join its centralised function in Newcastle. You'll be instrumental in delivering accurate payroll and benefits administration for a large, complex workforce of over 12,000 employees.

Responsibilities

  • Managing end-to-end payroll processes: variable data input, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and BACS runs
  • Handling payroll-related queries and collaborating with line managers and HR teams
  • Administering pensions and benefits: auto-enrolment, uploads to provider portals, and annual returns
  • Supporting statutory compliance: P45s, P60s, RTI submissions, and tax code updates
  • Updating employee benefits portals and reconciling payments
  • Assisting in the annual employee benefits enrolment process

Key requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of payroll and benefits processes
  • Accuracy, confidentiality, and excellent attention to detail
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and understanding of GDPR
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in a payroll or HR Shared Service environment
  • SAP, Oracle, or ADP system knowledge
  • Familiarity with public sector pension schemes (LGPS, NHS, Civil Service)
  • CIPP qualification

About the Organisation

You'll be joining a nationally recognised employer delivering essential infrastructure and energy services across the UK. With a culture built on accountability, respect, and service excellence, the organisation prides itself on creating a collaborative and agile working environment where people thrive.

The division supports a wide range of internal functions, including HR, Finance, and IT, serving multiple sectors with varied and complex payroll and benefits requirements.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Supportive and inclusive working culture
  • Exposure to multiple payroll systems and schemes
  • Career development opportunities within a large, national employer

Apply now to become part of a purpose-driven team committed to delivering high-quality, employee-focused payroll and benefits services

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