Senior Payroll Administrator

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Focus Resourcing Full time

Hybrid available

We are working with a prestigious client in Newcastle who is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Administrator to join their growing team.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will:

Take ownership of payroll processes, including data entry, validation, and analysis
Run end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Handle both standard and non-standard payroll tasks independently
Liaise with the Pension Administration team and respond to payroll and pensioner queries
Support senior colleagues with payroll projects and business development initiatives
Mentor and train junior team members, checking their work to ensure accuracy
Identify errors, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary
Work proactively, managing your workload effectively and meeting strict deadlines.The person

Essential:

Considerable experience in payroll, including full end-to-end processing
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
Proven ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy and attention to detail
Experience with RTI and BACS submissions
Skilled in manual payroll calculations
Excellent communication and customer service skills, including handling calls and queries
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience training and mentoring junior colleaguesQualifications:

Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above

Benefits:

Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus
25 days' holiday (plus buy/sell flexibility)
Pension matching scheme
Healthcare plans and life assurance
Retailer discounts and employee assistance programme
Access to a digital GP service
Paid volunteering days and referral bonuses
Flexible benefits tailored to your needs



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