Location: Newcastle NE12 (hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for process accuracy? Multitrades Recruitment are hiring a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support payroll operations for a complex UK workforce of over 11,000 employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll play a key part in delivering efficient, compliant payroll and benefits services across a range of schemes, working closely with HR, managers, and external providers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage full payroll cycle including BACS, RTI submissions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Administer complex benefit and pension schemes (DB, DC, LGPS, NHS)
• Handle reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Update employee records and benefit portals
• Liaise with internal teams and respond to payroll-related queries