Your new company
A well‑established, people‑focused organisation in Newry is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team on a fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where accuracy, employee experience and operational excellence are at the heart of the business.

Your new role
As Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing time & attendance data, shift patterns and absence records
• Planning and maintaining holiday, sickness and maternity leave information
• Preparing overtime reports and conducting weekly minimum wage checks
• Supporting statutory payments, benefits and salary sacrifice schemes
• Liaising with HR and Finance on payroll matters
• Reviewing weekly and monthly payroll files
• Managing BACS setups, third‑party payments and benefit deductions
• Responding to employee payroll queries professionally and promptly

What you'll need to succeed

• GCSEs incl. Maths & English OR a payroll/finance qualification (CIPP, AAT etc.)
• Proven experience in payroll administration
• Experience processing weekly and/or monthly payroll
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Strong Excel and payroll software skills
• High accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to prioritise workload
• (Desirable) CIPP membership, AAT Level 4, or HMRC RTI experience

What you'll get in return
You will receive a generous and competitive benefits package, including:

• 32 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Pension salary sacrifice (5% employer contribution)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Free life assurance
• Free on‑site parking & e‑car charging
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work and Tech Purchase schemes
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, discounts and recognition programmes
• Opportunities for ongoing development

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.