Strategic Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Equans UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Free parking

Life cover 1.5x salary

Discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

EAP & wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join the Employee Services team in Newcastle on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hrs per week). You will process payroll and benefits, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and support pension administration across a complex UK employee base.

You will liaise with line managers and HR partners, manage tax codes, RTI, and auto-enrolment, and contribute to a culture of service excellence and compliance within the Shared Services

Qualifications

• Payroll software proficiency (SAP desirable).
• High volume payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple pension schemes.
• Knowledge of current payroll and benefit legislation.
• Confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll cycle from input to BACS creation.
• Handle absence administration (SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP).
• Apply tax codes, P45, P60, RTI submissions.
• Manage payroll and benefit reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Update pension amendments and process auto-enrolment.
• Upload pension reconciliations to provider portals.
• Update benefits portal for new starters or monthly amendments.
• Support annual benefits window administration and payments/deductions.

Skills

SAP

High volume payroll

Pension schemes

Payroll legislation

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

GDPR

Analytical skills

Liaise with stakeholders

Tools

SAP Payroll Software

Job description

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join the Employee Services team in Newcastle on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hrs per week). You will process payroll and benefits, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and support pension administration across a complex UK employee base.

You will liaise with line managers and HR partners, manage tax codes, RTI, and auto-enrolment, and contribute to a culture of service excellence and compliance within the Shared Services