Location: Newcastle (3 days per week onsite, rest remote)
Salary: £30,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: September
The Role n
We are seeking a Payroll Advisor to join a busy Payroll Shared Services team, supporting end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions. This is a varied role offering exposure to both in‑house and outsourced payroll operations, with responsibility for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery while providing an excellent service to employees.
Key Responsibilities n
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- Process payroll activities for starters and leavers.
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- Administer one‑off payments, season ticket loans and bicycle loans.
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- Check and validate payroll changes, including flexible benefits.
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- Upload and process tax‑related payroll information.
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- Manage sickness absence and statutory absence processes.
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- Support maternity, paternity and shared parental leave administration.
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- Assist with payroll processing activities and payroll checks.
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- Process payroll journals and related financial transactions.
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- Perform account reconciliations and payroll auditing activities.
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- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal procedures.
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- Undertake data cleansing and data quality activities.
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- Manage third‑party payments and payroll queries.
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- Deliver a high level of customer service to employees and stakeholders.
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Key Skills Required nn
- Strong payroll processing experience.
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- Good understanding of payroll legislation and payroll procedures.
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- Experience working to high levels of accuracy and tight deadlines.
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- Experience or awareness of Shared Service Centre environments.
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- Ability to create, maintain and review payroll procedures.
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- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
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- Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting capabilities.
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Soft Skills nn
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Robust attention to detail.
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- Highly organised with effective time management skills.
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- Proactive and motivated approach to problem‑solving.
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
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- Strong customer service mindset and stakeholder management skills.
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Curo Services endeavour to respond to all applications. However, this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience.