Description:
Payroll Administrator
Newcastle
Hybrid
Full Time
Permanent
XPS Pensions Group is a multi-award winning and leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. At XPS, 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 Pensions Adminsitration 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 a payroll role where they have gained knowledge and experience.
XPS is the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and we have the scale and flexibility to think and act differently. We are a multi-award-winning Pensions Consultancy with over 1 million member pension schemes administered and 1800 staff in locations across the UK. We advise on all things workplace pensions related. We help trustees and employers run pension schemes for the benefit of both current and former employees and we support scheme members in a way that is relevant, innovative and easily digestible.
Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.
The Team
Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do.
Learn more here: https://www.xpsgroup.com/what-we-do/administration/]
The Role
As a Payroll Administrator with XPS you will:
- Take responsibility for the data entry tasks and activities which are allocated whilst working effectively in a t
- Gather data and information from a variety of sources and carry out a range of data entry and basic analysis activit
- Carry out standard and non-standard payroll tasks and activities autonomously in a timely manner
- Communicate clearly with Pension Administration team members, including routine interactions regarding payroll and pensioner
- Provide support for senior colleagues regarding ongoing payroll projects and specific business development activities.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
- Data input experience
- Experience of dealing with high volumes of work
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage workload effectively and independently
- Confident on the telephone
- Excellent customer service
What we offer:
Find out more about Life at XPS
Find out more about Our People Approach
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include::
- Competitive salary
- Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
- Flexible Bank holidays
- Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
- Healthcare cash plan
- Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
- Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
- XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
- Access to a digital GP service
- Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
- Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.
If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking here
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
- Right to Work confirmation
- DBS Disclosure check
- Employment or educational references covering five years
- Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.
XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Location: Newcastle
Region: England - North
Job reference: REQ002227
Contractual hours: 36.25
Basis: Full time