Payroll and Benefits Administrator-New Graduates Welcome to Apply

We're looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our Christchurch Team! The Curtiss-Wright team in Christchurch operate as a Shared Service, supporting around 598 employees, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, organised and professional to join the team. We do offer full training and welcome new graduates to apply! Location: Christchurch, UK We Take Care of Our People Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge: Assisting with the processing of the monthly UK payroll including the day-to-day handling of queries and communications with the Finance & HR teams. The role will require working with Workday HR & payroll software. Assisting with the processing of benefits through the payroll including Auto enrolment pension Supporting the HR function to administrate and update benefit provision for employees Assisting with report requests from the business Ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. Maintaining Payroll records Assisting with Payroll Audits. Internally and externally. Helping with the Payroll helpdesk queries/tickets. What You Bring: Willingness to learn and be trained in payroll & benefits Well organised & methodical Ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to prioritise own workload Strong communicator Ability to deliver a high-quality service & commitment to continuous improvement Team player Option to study CIPP qualification Confidentiality is a must Payroll experience is an asset but not required Must have minimum of Math & English GSCE. Degree in Accounting/Payroll would be desirable. Willing to travel within the UK, must hold a valid UK drivers license About Us: With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's industrial Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense, and industrial platforms. We're a dynamic and innovative team committed to excellence in all aspects of our work. Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-17