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.

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

• 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