Payroll Administrator - Newcastle upon tyne

Vacancy Details

This is a full time permanent position based at Greggs House, Quorum Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne. 

Join the Family

We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful. 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Salary

£18,291 per annum. 

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

35 hours per week working Monday to Friday between the hours of 0900 - 1700

Job Description

• Completing the end-to-end Payroll Administration Processing
• Providing  a high level of customer service to internal customers
• Carrying out all administration tasks for all Starters, Leavers, Maternity/Adoption/Paternity leave
• Processing transfers, salary Increases/grade changes
• Organising Tax code changes, Student Loans, Court Orders
• Processing Leave of Absences, Dependency Leave, Bereavement leave, and Sickness
• Sorting out One-off Payments and Cycle to Work Scheme payments
• Organising interim and Third Party payments
• Taking ownership and responding to queries in various Payroll mailboxes
• Resolving Payslip Enquires
• Dealing with HMRC Correspondence
• Taking ownership of specific processes, maintaining documentation and leading training as required
• Identifying and implementing process changes

Skills

• Knowledge and experience of Payroll Processing
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Awareness of Statutory and Contractual Obligations
• Knowledge of Pensions and Auto Enrolment
• Awareness of specific deadlines
• Understanding of Payroll Legislation
• Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality
• Understanding of National Minimum Wage and Living Wage
• Knowledge of Tax and National Insurance
• Understanding of legislation attached to salary sacrifices
• High level of accuracy and time awareness
• Professional and reliable
• Self-motivated and a self-starter
• Effective thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills across all levels
• Fully conversant with all Microsoft Office packages

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 21 days, in addition to Bank Holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 30 days after 25 years’ service (pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to one year’s salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

 

Other Benefits Include:

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can made your application as quick and as smooth as possible.