Administration Co-ordinator

Ulster University; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university in Northern Ireland is seeking an Administration Co-ordinator to lead the payroll team. The ideal candidate will have A-levels or NVQ level 3 and significant experience in HR or payroll systems. The role involves managing monthly payroll processes and integrating with resourcing and pensions. Ulster University offers a family-friendly working environment and values equality in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the use of HR systems or payroll systems in a large and complex organisation.
• A track record of continuous professional development in relevant systems, processes and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of staff delivering the monthly payroll.
• Responsible for all administration for monthly payroll and the integration with resourcing, payroll & pensions.

Skills

Experience with HR systems

Experience with payroll systems

Continuous professional development

Education

A-levels or NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Administration Co-ordinator; Department: Systems, Analytics & Reward (SAR); Campus: Coleraine; Salary: £33,020 - £38,805 per annum; Closing Date: 3 October 2025; Reference Number: 038187

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

The role

The postholder will lead the team of staff delivering the monthly payroll. They will be responsible to the Section Lead for SAR for all the administration for monthly payroll, as well as the smooth integration with resourcing, payroll & pensions and salary forecasting via management accounting.

About you

The postholder will be required to be:

• A-levels or NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above.
• A track record of continuous professional development in relevant systems, processes and software.
• Significant experience in the use of HR systems or payroll systems in a large and complex organisation.

Please find our employee benefits on our website.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.