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Payroll & Benefits Advisor

Posted: 15/01/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3059639595
Type:Permanent
Salary:£35,000 - £45,000 Annual depending on experience
Location:Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Description: Payroll, Benefits

I am working with a client who is looking to appoint a Payroll & Benefits Advisor.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll (30%)
  • End-to-end monthly payroll for approx. 100 employees (P&I division) and 35 employees (sister company).
  • Manage statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), RTI returns, P11Ds, and year-end reporting.
  • Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

  • Compensation & Benefits (70%)
  • Administer pensions (auto-enrolment), perks schemes, holiday purchase, SPOT awards, long service and retirement awards.
  • Manage bonuses, commissions, car allowances, private health insurance, and other ad-hoc agreements.
  • Produce annual total reward statements and support compensation policy development.
  • Systems & Compliance
  • Act as a system superuser; support configuration, testing, and reporting improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll, taxation, pension, and data protection legislation.
  • Stakeholder Support
  • Provide expert advice to HR, Finance, and operational managers.
  • Act as trusted point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.

    • Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Strong payroll experience and solid understanding of compensation & benefits.
  • Confident communicator with resilience
  • CIPP qualification desirable; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

    • Benefits Offered:
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme (up to 7% employer match)
  • Death in service (3x annual salary)
  • Sick pay scheme
  • discounts
  • Employee wellbeing programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking on site
  • Career progression and L&D opportunities


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