Pay and Benefits Administrator

SRUC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Tailored learning & development

Job summary

SRUC in Scotland is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support a professional payroll service for around 1,100 staff. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will process monthly payroll, handle starters, leavers, and contractual changes, and ensure accuracy and compliance with PAYE, SSP, SMP.

The role administers non-salary benefits including pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts, and collaborates with HR and managers to deliver timely, accurate payroll information.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of SQA National Higher or equivalent.
• Payroll/benefits qualification (e.g. CIPP) desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in a payroll or HR environment with understanding of PAYE, SSP, SMP.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for ~1,100 employees, including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Coordinate and administer non-salary benefits (pensions, salary sacrifice, retail discounts).
• Liaise with HR, employees and managers to ensure accurate payroll documentation.

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

Education

SQA National Higher or equivalent

CIPP qualified or equivalent

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications, experience, knowledge and memberships required for this job have also been included.

The Pay & Benefits team sits within the Finance function and plays a key role in supporting staff and managers across SRUC. Our aim is to deliver a professional, consistent, accurate, and timely payroll service throughout the organisation, while also providing an effective and efficient pension administration service across SRUC's seven pension schemes.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Post Holder will provide support in the achievement of a professional, consistent, accurate and timely Payroll service across SRUC. The Post Holder is responsible for co-ordinating and administering non-salary benefits across SRUC including pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The postholder will liaise with HR, employees, and managers to ensure the accurate and timely processing and administration of SRUC's monthly payroll for approximately 1,100 employees. This includes processing payroll documentation for starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, and other payroll-related claims.

This role would suit a highly numerate candidate with a natural flair for accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrable experience of working in a payroll or HR professional environment is essential, with a proven understanding of payroll legislation and documentation including PAYE, SSP, SMP, treatment and calculation of benefits.

An understanding of pension schemes, salary sacrifice arrangements, and other payroll-related matters would be highly advantageous, as would experience in administering pay and grading outcomes and implementing employee benefits packages.

This is a fixed term contract for up to 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should be educated to a minimum of SQA National Higher or equivalent.

A payroll or benefits related qualification, e.g. CIPP qualified or equivalent (Chartered Institute of payroll professionals) would be desirable.

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Admin ref: CFPS/FIN/019/26

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in your learning and development

Interviews are proposed for the week commencing 26 October 2026.

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