Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Salary: £26,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation within the automotive sector that is looking to strengthen its in-house payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced, supportive environment, processing payroll for approximately 8,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: * Full end-to-end processing of a monthly payroll for around 1,200 colleagues * Investigating and resolving payroll queries accurately and efficiently * Calculating and raising manual payments as required, ensuring proper documentation * Applying a thorough knowledge of statutory payments including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave * Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all payroll processes Ideal Candidate: * Previous experience in a payroll team is essential * Skilled in performing manual payroll calculations * Strong communicator with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure * Familiar with modern payroll software systems such as PeopleXD (Access), SuccessFactors (SAP), Oracle, Dayforce (Ceridian), or Workday * Proficient in Microsoft Excel - including knowledge of VLOOKUPs * CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential Benefits Include: * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service * Access to an online rewards platform with discounts and cashback across major retailers * Preferential service rates and employee purchase schemes * Share incentive plan * Company pension scheme * Enhanced maternity and paternity leave * Ongoing training and development with clear career progression Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit. INDAUT