Equans is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join the Employee Services team based at Quorum Business Park, Newcastle.
This full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Ensure payroll and benefit processes comply with current legislation.
* Operate in line with payroll and benefit procedures and processes including:
* Process payroll cycle from input to BACS creation.
* Absence administration (e.g., SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP).
* Statutory and voluntary deductions from pay.
* Liaise with line managers and HR partners to resolve employee queries.
* Handle tax code changes, P45, P60, RTI submissions.
* Perform payroll and benefit reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, validated and aligned with policy and legislation.
* Input pension amendments and process auto‑enrolment.
* Reconcile pension and upload to providers’ portals.
* Update benefits portal for new starters or monthly amendments.
* Support the administrative activity of the annual benefits window, ensuring payments and deductions are calculated and recorded in the system.
Terms & Conditions
* 14 defined benefit pension schemes.
* 24 Local government pension schemes/civil service.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
* Free parking.
* Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
* Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
* Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
Qualifications
* Payroll software proficiency (SAP desirable).
* High‑volume payroll experience preferred.
* Knowledge of multiple pension schemes.
* Knowledge of current payroll and benefit legislation.
* Experience with confidentiality and discretion.
* Teamwork and collaboration skills.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of current GDPR.
* Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to liaise with line managers, HR operatives and external providers.
Requirements
This role requires passing a Basic DBS check.
Applicants must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.
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