Payroll & HR Systems Specialist (Hybrid)

National Energy Action; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (11.5%)

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

National Energy Action (NEA) is seeking a Payroll and People Systems Assistant to support payroll processing and HR systems in a collaborative, charity setting. This hybrid role is based in Newcastle with 22.2 hours per week, offering pro-rata terms and development opportunities.

You will process monthly salary calculations, handle PAYE, NI, pensions and RTI, maintain employee records, and assist with HR systems improvements across the Finance and People teams.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing payroll calculations and processing payroll
• Experience maintaining employee data within an HR, people management or payroll system
• Experience producing payroll reports and maintaining confidential payroll records
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments
• Knowledge of pension auto-enrolment requirements
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade C/4
• Experience using Iris Cascade, Sage 50 Payroll or similar systems
• Experience preparing payroll journals and financial reconciliations
• Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end processes
• Experience working within a Finance, Payroll or shared service environment
• Understanding of HR processes including onboarding and contractual changes
• Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent training

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly salary calculations and maintain payroll records
• Support statutory payroll requirements including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and RTI
• Prepare, reconcile and post monthly payroll journals and process payroll-related payments
• Respond to payroll queries and support year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds
• Maintain accurate employee records within Iris Cascade and support employee lifecycle administration
• Produce regular and ad hoc people reports and support data quality checks
• Work with Finance and People teams to ensure payroll and HR data remain aligned
• Support HR systems testing, reporting developments and continuous improvement
• Assist with the effective administration of HR systems and processes
• Your work will directly support NEA’s ability to maintain accurate payroll and people information

Skills

Payroll processing

HR data handling

Payroll reports

UK payroll legislation

Excel proficiency

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Payroll qualification (CIPP) or equivalent

Tools

Iris Cascade

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

National Energy Action (NEA) is seeking a Payroll and People Systems Assistant to support payroll processing and HR systems in a collaborative, charity setting. This hybrid role is based in Newcastle with 22.2 hours per week, offering pro-rata terms and development opportunities.

You will process monthly salary calculations, handle PAYE, NI, pensions and RTI, maintain employee records, and assist with HR systems improvements across the Finance and People teams.