Payroll Administrator

Gold Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational financial organization is seeking a Payroll & Pension Administrator based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring payroll and pension processes comply with current legislation, while also liaising with HR and line managers. Applicants should have experience in payroll environments and a thorough understanding of GDPR regulations. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 5 times annual salary

Employee discount programs

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Mental wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or pensions team in a transaction processing environment.
• Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality.
• Ability to liaise effectively with managers and HR.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll processes comply with legislation.
• Handle payroll and pension administration and reconciliations.
• Resolve employee queries related to payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP database

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Client:

Gold Group

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Brief

Payroll & Pension Administrator needed for a multinational financial organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Payroll & Pension Administrator that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of GDPR. The successful candidate would have good communication skills as you would need to liase with line managers, HR operatives and external providers. If you have experience on the SAP database that would be a plus

• Salary: £27,000 per annum
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Hybrid role
• Life Cover equivalent to 5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Payroll and Pension Administrator will include:

• Ensure payroll and pension processes are in line with current legislation.
• Operate in line with payroll and pension procedures and processes including:
  • Variable data input.
  • Process payroll cycle from input to BACS creation.
  • Absence Administration (E.g. SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP).
  • Statutory and voluntary deductions from pay.
  • Liaise with line managers and HR partners to resolve employee queries.
  • Tax code changes, P45, P60, RTI submissions.
  • Payroll reconciliations, ensuring payroll discrepancies are identified and validated.
  • Annual pension returns.
  • Input pension amendments and process auto enrolment.
  • Pension reconciliation and upload to providers portals.

What experience you need to be the successful Payroll & Pension Administrator:

• Experience operating within a payroll or pensions team, in a transaction processing environment
• Experience of SAP database (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with line managers, HR operatives and external providers
• Knowledge of GDPR, and able to operate with confidentiality and discretion.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll & Pension Administrator to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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