Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Overview

Equans is looking for Payroll & Benefits Administrators to join our Shared Services Centre in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits package. The role supports payroll services for approximately 11,000 employees, in line with SLAs and KPIs, with a flexible hybrid arrangement (2 days in the Quorum Business Park office and 3 days at home).

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll and benefit 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)
• Deduction processing (statutory and voluntary)
• Liaise with line managers and HR partners to resolve employee queries
• Tax code changes, P45, P60, RTI submissions
• Payroll and benefit reconciliations in line with policy and legislation
• Annual pension returns; input pension amendments and process auto-enrolment
• Pension reconciliation and upload to providers’ portals
• Update benefits portal for new starters or monthly amendments
• Support the administrative activity of the annual benefits window

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life cover up to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discounts, gym membership discounts, cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 CSR days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities and qualifications
• Employee referral rewards, access to networks, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Who are you?

• Experience in a payroll or pensions team within a transaction-processing environment
• Payroll software proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ADP)
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills to liaise with line managers, HR operatives and external providers
• Knowledge of GDPR and ability to handle information confidentially

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans provides sustainable facilities management and regeneration, energy and digital services, with about 15,000 employees focused on decarbonisation and resilience. Globally, Equans operates in 20 countries with 90,000 employees and is part of the Bouygues group.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest, please register and apply. A member of the Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation packages are not offered. Some roles may require a Disclosure check. Agency involvement is not required.