Payroll And Hr Administrator

Our client is a well-established, global organisation with a main base in the Newcastle area.

We are delighted to be working with them to recruit for a Payroll and HR Administrator. Reporting to the HR Manager the role will assist with the administration and processing of their monthly Payroll and employee benefit packages. The position will also provide HR general administrative support to their busy HR team.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Preparing, processing and checking company monthly payroll to meet all deadlines set.
• Maintaining the payroll processing system and records to pass on to the payroll provider.
• Answering employee queries about salaries, deductions and attendance.
• Processing overtime payments and realigning shift working arrangements, as well as reporting and processing of payroll deductions.
• Processing permanent and variable elements, payrolling benefits in kind, and statutory payments.
• Management of the Time and Attendance system to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Processing sickness and other absences in line with company policies and statutory entitlement.
• Handling changes in job status and job titles via the HR system.
• Completing payroll reports for record-keeping purposes as well as for managerial review in conjunction with the monthly payroll timelines.
• Provide quality customer service to the client group through the delivery of a professional and accurate payroll procedures.
• Assisting with general HR duties where required.
• Supporting with other HR general administrative tasks.
• Maintain numerous HR databases ensuring the highest level of data integrity.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong administrator with previous experience gained within a HR and/ or Payroll position or a willingness to be trained in these areas.
• Be customer focussed and have a positive can-do attitude.
• Be competent in using Microsoft Excel.
• Be a team player.
• Be inquisitive and proactive in supporting continuous improvement.

You will join a great, friendly team who promotes personal development. There is a competitive salary and benefits package on offer.