Pay and Benefits Administrator


Company:	SRUC
Salary:	£26,138 to £30,360 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	EH9 3JG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

About the Team:

The Pay & Benefits team sits within the Finance function and plays a key role in supporting staff and managers across SRUC. Our aim is to deliver a professional, consistent, accurate, and timely payroll service throughout the organisation, while also providing an effective and efficient pension administration service across SRUC's seven pension schemes.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Post Holder will provide support in the achievement of a professional, consistent, accurate and timely Payroll service across SRUC. The Post Holder is responsible for co-ordinating and administering non-salary benefits across SRUC including pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The postholder will liaise with HR, employees, and managers to ensure the accurate and timely processing and administration of SRUC's monthly payroll for approximately 1,100 employees. This includes processing payroll documentation for starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, and other payroll-related claims.

This role would suit a highly numerate candidate with a natural flair for accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrable experience of working in a payroll or HR professional environment is essential, with a proven understanding of payroll legislation and documentation including PAYE, SSP, SMP, treatment and calculation of benefits.

An understanding of pension schemes, salary sacrifice arrangements, and other payroll-related matters would be highly advantageous, as would experience in administering pay and grading outcomes and implementing employee benefits packages.

This is a fixed term contract for up to 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should be educated to a minimum of SQA National Higher or equivalent.

A payroll or benefits related qualification, e.g. CIPP qualified or equivalent (Chartered Institute of payroll professionals) would be desirable.

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Admin ref: CFPS/FIN/019/26

Why work for SRUC?

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Flexible working patterns

Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)

Tailored investment in your learning and development

How to Apply:

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this role and complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting

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Interviews are proposed for the week commencing 26 October 2026.

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