Senior Payroll Administrator

Xafinity Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic Newcastle office. This role offers the opportunity to manage end-to-end payroll processes for a diverse portfolio of clients while working in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration, showcasing their attention to detail and ability to handle high volumes of work. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this company provides a supportive framework for your career development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about payroll and client service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus flexibility

Flexible Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Life Assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in running payroll for multiple clients or large volumes.
• Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Run end to end payroll processes for a portfolio of clients.
• Communicate with team members regarding payroll and pension queries.
• Support team with training for new staff members.

Skills

End to end payroll processing

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the ‘Offer an interview’ scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview.

Access to the Disability Confident scheme simply requires you to (1) Show you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification, and (2) In the Offer an Interview Scheme section on our application form tick the box for 'do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?' If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email [e-mail].

Job profile for Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Newcastle

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors.

Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our vibrant Newcastle office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Payroll role where they have gained knowledge and experience of running end to end payroll processes and managing a portfolio of clients.

The Role

• Run end to end payroll processes for a portfolio of clients/schemes.
• Take responsibility for the completion of payroll processes relating to data entry tasks and activities.
• Gather data and information from a variety of sources, and carry out a range of data entry and basic analysis activities.
• Carry out standard and non-standard payroll tasks autonomously in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly with Pensions Administration team members regarding payroll and pensioner queries.
• Provide support for senior colleagues regarding ongoing payroll projects and specific business development activities.
• Support the team with new staff members and provide training to less experienced team members.
• Identify errors and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Be proactive and take on personal responsibility for completion of tasks.
• Be a team player and a role model for all colleagues.

Your profile

Essential Criteria

• Experience in running end to end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients or large volume.
• Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification – minimum grade C/4.
• Experience of dealing with high volumes of work.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and independently.
• Communicate effectively to stakeholders and clients.

Desirable Criteria

• CIPP qualified desirable, not essential. We welcome those qualified by experience.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day
• Staff referral scheme

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.