Payroll and Benefits Administrator - 7 Month Fixed Term Contract

St Andrew's Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to transforming lives through mental health care. As a Payroll and Benefits Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll processes and benefits administration. This entry-level position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills while making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Enjoy excellent benefits, including generous leave, pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

27 days annual leave

Free parking

Paid DBS application

Access to vocational qualifications

Health Service Discounts

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• 1+ years in payroll and benefits administration.
• Understanding of payroll-related legislation.
• Proficient in HR and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and employee benefits data accurately.
• Serve as a contact for employees regarding payroll issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Payroll Services.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Pensions Administration

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

HR Systems Proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Protection

Education

Relevant HR or Payroll Certification

Tools

iTrent

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Payroll and Benefits Administrator - 7 Month Fixed Term Contract

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This role will provide critical operational support to our Reward and Benefits Advisor, who is currently collaborating with our Payroll Manager on a strategic project.

Salary: £24,095 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Northampton

First, a Bit About Us

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health Charity which inspires Hope. We work together with a number of organisations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare and deliver a range of inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve lives.

Our vision for the future is a society in which everyone living with mental health need is heard, valued and has hope for their future.

Come join us. Let's transform lives together.

A Bit About The Role

As a key member of the Payroll Services team you will play an integral role in delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll and benefits processes.

You will be responsible for the timely processing and reconciliation of payroll, pension, and employee benefits data, in alignment with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Serving as a first point of contact for employees and managers, you will uphold high service standards, ensure robust process controls and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Payroll Services.

And a Little More About You

We are a high-performing team and to join us you will need to demonstrate:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in payroll, pensions and benefits administration, including salary sacrifice schemes.
• Sound understanding of pension administration and payroll-related legislation.
• Proficiency in using HR and payroll systems (e.g. iTrent or equivalent).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (e.g., using formulas, pivot tables, and data validation).
• Effective organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Capable of working independently while contributing positively to a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection best practices.
  
  

Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications; Beautiful location near to the Town Centre.

Interested?

Then we’d love you to apply here. For an informal discussion about the role please contact [e-mail].

Closing Date: 11 May 2025

We hope to interview the most relevant candidates before the closing date so early applications are recommended.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care

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