Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to oversee payroll for over 2500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments while complying with statutory regulations. You'll also assist in managing pension schemes and collaborate with various departments to resolve queries and maintain data integrity. With hybrid working options available, this 12-month FTC position is perfect for someone with extensive payroll experience looking to make a significant impact in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a payroll function with high-volume environments.
• Extensive understanding of tax and national insurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for over 2500 employees, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist in the administration of pension schemes and prepare payroll reports.

Skills

Payroll Management

Pensions Administration

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Management

Tools

Payroll Software

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager to join their busy team on a 12-month FTC basis.

Working in central London with hybrid working is available for this post.

Duties include:

1. Payroll Management for over 2500 employees on a monthly basis. Oversee the production of allocated payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and bursaries in compliance with PAYE, NI, and other statutory regulations.
2. Pensions Administration: Assist in the administration of pension schemes, including the production of annual returns and compliance with statutory requirements.
3. Ensure payroll and pension processes comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.
4. System Management: Support the development and maintenance of payroll systems, including testing legislative patches and system upgrades.
5. Team Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to resolve payroll and pension queries and ensure data integrity.
6. Reporting: Prepare and validate payroll reports, including BACS files and costing files for the financial ledger.
7. Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll and pensions.
8. Deputising: Act as the Payroll Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of service.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a payroll function, with knowledge of payroll software and pension schemes within a high-volume environment.
2. Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
3. Knowledge: Extensive understanding of tax, national insurance, statutory sick pay, maternity pay, and other related regulations.
4. Team Management experience.

If you have previous payroll & pensions experience within a high-volume payroll department, and you are available immediately to commit to a 12-month FTC position, then please apply now!