Senior Payroll Administrator

  • Focus Resourcing
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Nov 01, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Hybrid available

We are working with a prestigious client in Newcastle who is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Administrator to join their growing team.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will:

  • Take ownership of payroll processes, including data entry, validation, and analysis
  • Run end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
  • Handle both standard and non-standard payroll tasks independently
  • Liaise with the Pension Administration team and respond to payroll and pensioner queries
  • Support senior colleagues with payroll projects and business development initiatives
  • Mentor and train junior team members, checking their work to ensure accuracy
  • Identify errors, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary
  • Work proactively, managing your workload effectively and meeting strict deadlines.

The person

Essential:

  • Considerable experience in payroll, including full end-to-end processing
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
  • Proven ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience with RTI and BACS submissions
  • Skilled in manual payroll calculations
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, including handling calls and queries
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience training and mentoring junior colleagues

Qualifications:

  • Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus
  • 25 days' holiday (plus buy/sell flexibility)
  • Pension matching scheme
  • Healthcare plans and life assurance
  • Retailer discounts and employee assistance programme
  • Access to a digital GP service
  • Paid volunteering days and referral bonuses
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your needs