Senior Payroll Administrator

Hybrid available\\n\\nWe are working with a prestigious client in Newcastle who is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Administrator to join their growing team.\\n\\nThe Role\\n\\nAs a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will:\\n\\nTake ownership of payroll processes, including data entry, validation, and analysis\\nRun end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion\\nHandle both standard and non-standard payroll tasks independently\\nLiaise with the Pension Administration team and respond to payroll and pensioner queries\\nSupport senior colleagues with payroll projects and business development initiatives\\nMentor and train junior team members, checking their work to ensure accuracy\\nIdentify errors, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary\\nWork proactively, managing your workload effectively and meeting strict deadlines.The person\\n\\nEssential:\\n\\nConsiderable experience in payroll, including full end-to-end processing\\nStrong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance\\nProven ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy and attention to detail\\nExperience with RTI and BACS submissions\\nSkilled in manual payroll calculations\\nExcellent communication and customer service skills, including handling calls and queries\\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\\nExperience training and mentoring junior colleaguesQualifications:\\n\\nMaths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above\\n\\nBenefits:\\n\\nCompetitive salary with annual discretionary bonus\\n25 days' holiday (plus buy/sell flexibility)\\nPension matching scheme\\nHealthcare plans and life assurance\\nRetailer discounts and employee assistance programme\\nAccess to a digital GP service\\nPaid volunteering days and referral bonuses\\nFlexible benefits tailored to your needs