Join a team where your payroll expertise truly makes an impact.
As a PayrollAdministrator supporting around 7,000 employees, you’ll be at the heart of delivering accurate, timely payroll and pension services that directly shape the employee experience. Working within the dynamic People Hub, you’ll play a key role in upholding service excellence, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring every detail counts—because behind every payslip is a person who depends on it.
Our HR operations function will be moving into our Newcastle office in the coming months. That means you’ll be based onsite at our Newcastle office three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday), with the flexibility to work from home on the remaining days. During the initial training period, occasional travel to our Stockton office may be required.
What you'll be doing:
1. Process and administer end-to-end payroll operations, including BACS creation.
2. Optimally cover all payroll tasks for a designated business area, which includes starters, leavers, changes, and ad-hoc payments and deductions.
3. Administer various pension schemes such as NHS, My Civil Service Pension, LGPS, and other defined benefit/contribution plans.
4. Carry out timely and accurate processing of auto-enrolment and pension contribution changes in line with regulations.
5. Make sure all company benefit data is calculated and processed correctly which includes payments of holiday pay and a wide range of flexible benefits across salary sacrifice and non-salary sacrifice schemes.
6. Handle statutory payments and absence data in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
7. Deliver proactive customer service and resolve payroll queries raised via the HR case management system.
8. Support payroll-related projects and tasks, including TUPE transfers and issuing formal letters.
What you’ll bring:
9. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex payroll processes under multiple demands, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
10. Solid understanding of payroll and pension procedures, including current statutory regulations ( Tax, NI, Mat Pay).
11. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and experienced with payroll systems and reporting tools.
12. Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with collaborators at all levels.
13. Customer-focused approach with experience in service-oriented roles.
14. Collaborative teammate with a supportive approach.
15. Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
16. High numeracy and literacy skills (minimum A/B GCSE level).
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - 3days PW).
Security Clearance Level: SC.
Internal Recruiter: Alex.
Salary: up to £30kpa depending on experience.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.