Part-Time Payroll & HR Systems Assistant — Hybrid

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary pro-rata

11.5% pension

25 days annual leave

Public holidays

Hybrid working ( Newcastle office 1x/w

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Energy Action (NEA) is a national charity focused on reducing fuel poverty across the UK. We are recruiting a part-time Payroll & People Systems Assistant (22.5 hours per week) to support Finance and People & Culture teams, ensuring accurate payroll processing and robust HR data.

You will maintain employee records, support year-end processes, and help optimise HR systems. This role offers a supportive environment with pro-rata pay and hybrid working in Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll and maintaining employee records.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong organisation, accuracy and confidentiality.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll.
• Support PAYE, NI, pensions, RTI and statutory requirements.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and payments.
• Respond to payroll queries and support year-end processes.
• Maintain accurate employee data in Iris Cascade.
• Produce people reports and support data quality checks.
• Work with Finance and People teams to align payroll/HR data.
• Support HR systems testing, reporting and improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Excel

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)

Payroll qualification (CIPP)

Tools

Iris Cascade

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

National Energy Action (NEA) is a national charity focused on reducing fuel poverty across the UK. We are recruiting a part-time Payroll & People Systems Assistant (22.5 hours per week) to support Finance and People & Culture teams, ensuring accurate payroll processing and robust HR data.

You will maintain employee records, support year-end processes, and help optimise HR systems. This role offers a supportive environment with pro-rata pay and hybrid working in Newcastle.