Hybrid Payroll & Pensions Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 34,589,000 - 34,716,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Coventry City Council, via Opus People Solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Pensions Assistant to support a high-quality payroll and pensions service. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and an interest in payroll and pensions administration.

The role is hybrid with 2 days in the Coventry office, offering a 37-hour, £13.05 per hour contract position. You will handle payroll tasks, respond to enquiries, and maintain confidentiality while

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• A flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Experience in payroll, pensions, finance or administration (desirable).
• A relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and pension administration tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Manage and respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees, managers, customers and external organisations.
• Calculate employee payments and pay adjustments to ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Support payroll mailboxes and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation, pension regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Payroll/funds administration

Qualification or progression

Education

Relevant qualification / willingness to work towards one

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coventry City Council, via Opus People Solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Pensions Assistant to support a high-quality payroll and pensions service. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and an interest in payroll and pensions administration.

The role is hybrid with 2 days in the Coventry office, offering a 37-hour, £13.05 per hour contract position. You will handle payroll tasks, respond to enquiries, and maintain confidentiality while