Senior Payroll Administrator

Central Employment is currently supporting a Newcastle based group of companies with the recruitment of a Senior Payroll Officer. This is a key role within a small Payroll team and will involve managing multiple end-to-end payrolls. Role Responsibilities Manage all aspects of payroll, including processing starters and leavers, timesheet analysis, holiday pay calculations, statutory sick/maternity pay (SSP/SMP), HMRC submissions, and Payroll Year End obligations.

Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, including overtime, shift allowances, statutory payments, and National Minimum Wage. Administer the pension scheme in line with Auto Enrolment and pension legislation. Respond to payroll queries relating to tax, NI, pension, and Auto Enrolment. Set up new payrolls and extract/prepare information from time recording systems. Design reports and upload information into payroll systems. Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues or errors.

Prepare and distribute payroll reports as required. Keep up to date with changes in payroll regulations and best practices. Person Specification Strong technical payroll experience, including RTI, SSP, SMP, and Auto Enrolment. Proven experience managing a medium/large-sized payroll. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in weekly and monthly payroll processes. Proficient in iTrent (desirable). CIPP qualification (desirable). Fully competent in PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, and Auto Enrolment.

Organised, methodical, and able to work to strict deadlines while identifying opportunities for process improvements. Professional and discreet, handling confidential information with integrity. Previous experience processing complex payrolls is essential.