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Payroll Adminstrator
Nigel Wright Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, KSA
Full Time
Mid
4 weeks ago
Payroll AdministrationHR AdministrationPAYENICStatutory PaymentsMicrosoft Excel
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About the Role
Nigel Wright Recruitment is hiring a Payroll & HR Administrator for a growing organisation. This role combines payroll coordination with HR administration, including managing outsourced payroll, maintaining employee records, and supporting recruitment and onboarding.
Key Skills for This Role
Payroll AdministrationHR AdministrationPAYENICStatutory PaymentsMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for an outsourced payroll provider
- Coordinate and submit payroll data in line with strict deadlines
- Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies and resolve issues
- Respond to employee payroll queries (pay, tax, deductions, etc.)
- Maintain accurate payroll records within HR systems
- Manage statutory deductions and liaise with relevant authorities
- Support pension administration processes
- Assist with payroll journals and month end reconciliations
- Provide guidance to managers on payroll processes and systems
- Provide day to day support for employee and manager HR queries
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation
- Support recruitment processes, including advertising and screening
Requirements
- Previous experience in payroll administration and/or HR support
- Good understanding of PAYE, NIC and statutory payments
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience using HR or workforce systems
Full Job Posting
The Opportunity
- Nigel Wright are delighted to be working with our client, a growing organisation to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator into their team.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a broad, hands on role combining payroll expertise with HR administration.
- This is a varied position where you’ll take ownership of payroll coordination while supporting the wider HR function across the employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Payroll
- Act as the primary contact for an outsourced payroll provider
- Coordinate and submit payroll data in line with strict deadlines
- Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies and resolve issues
- Respond to employee payroll queries (pay, tax, deductions, etc.)
- Maintain accurate payroll records within HR systems
- Manage statutory deductions and liaise with relevant authorities
- Support pension administration processes
- Assist with payroll journals and month end reconciliations
- Provide guidance to managers on payroll processes and systems
Key Responsibilities HR Administration
- Provide day to day support for employee and manager HR queries
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation
- Support recruitment processes, including advertising and screening
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
- Prepare contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence
- Assist with employee relations processes (absence, disciplinaries, grievances)
- Support return to work and absence management processes
- Ensure HR data and filing systems are kept up to date
About you Essential
- Previous experience in payroll administration and/or HR support
- Good understanding of PAYE, NIC and statutory payments
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience using HR or workforce systems
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