Payroll Administrator
Newcastle
Hybrid
Full Time
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Payroll Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in office administration, data entry or a junior payroll administrator who is looking to embark on a new challenge.
The Role
As a Payroll Administrator with XPS you will:
1. Take responsibility for the data entry tasks and activities which are allocated whilst working effectively in a team.
2. Gather data and information from a variety of sources and carry out a range of data entry and basic analysis activities.
3. Carry out standard and non-standard payroll tasks and activities autonomously in a timely manner.
4. Communicate clearly with Pension Administration team members, including routine interactions regarding payroll and pensioner queries.
5. Provide support for senior colleagues regarding ongoing payroll projects and specific business development activities.
6. Support the team with new staff members and provide training to less experienced team members, checking and validating their work to ensure accuracy.
7. Identify errors and to escalate issues where appropriate.
8. Be proactive and take on personal responsibility and ownership for completion of tasks.
9. Be a team player, a role model for all colleagues.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
1. Minimum Grade C/ Level 4 in GCSE Maths and English.
2. Previous payroll experience would be highly desirable.
3. Data input experience within an office environment.
4. Experience of dealing with high volumes of work.
5. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Ability to manage workload effectively and independently.
7. Confident on the telephone.
8. Excellent customer service.
9. Must have a clean CCJ record due to the sensitivities of data.
What we offer:
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:
1. Competitive salary
2. Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
3. 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
4. Flexible Bank holidays
5. Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
6. Healthcare cash plan
7. Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work
8. Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
9. XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings)
10. Employee Assistance Programme
11. Access to a digital GP service
12. Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
13. Staff referral scheme
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
1. Right to Work confirmation
2. DBS Disclosure check
3. Employment or educational references covering five years
4. Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.
Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.
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