Payroll and Pensions Officer

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

EV charging points

LGPS pension

34 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Blue Light Card

On-site refectory

Salon discount

Staff recognition

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Coventry College is seeking a Payroll and Pensions Officer to join our busy HR team in Coventry. You will support payroll and pension processes, maintain payroll data, and liaise with our external provider to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.

The role requires CPP payroll qualification or equivalent, and experience with hourly staff and term-time calculations in an education setting. A strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have CPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 in English & Math.
• Experience providing general payroll support.
• Experience using CINTRA or comparable HR & Payroll systems.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Experience of working with hourly staff and term-time holiday calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive payroll and pensions administration support to HR and Payroll functions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity across HR systems.
• Coordinate with external payroll and pensions provider for timely, accurate payment reporting.
• Support staff with payroll queries and pension information; maintain auditable records.

Skills

CPP Payroll Qualification

English & Math Level 2

Generalist Payroll support

CINTRA HR/Payroll

Education sector experience

Hourly staff & term-time calculations

Tools

CINTRA

Job description

Payroll and Pensions Officer

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £35,353 - £37,513

Permanent

Coventry College

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we've been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow—strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our team in a key business support role. You will play an important part in helping the College run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall learner and staff experience.

Whether supporting students, staff, systems, or services, you'll bring a positive approach and a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking college where your skills and contribution are truly valued.

As a Payroll & Pensions Officer, you will play a key role in supporting both HR and Payroll functions, ensuring smooth and efficient processes across the employee lifecycle. You'll provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team, maintain accurate payroll records. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the College's HR systems and ensuring that all salary and pension information is provided to the College's external payroll and pensions provider in an accurate and timely manner resulting in staff being paid correctly and salary/pension reports are available as required. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to HR and payroll administration.

Requirements

Must-Have:

• CPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent
• Level 2 in English & Math
• Experience providing generalist Payroll support
• Experience of using CINTRA or comparable HR & Payroll systems
• Experience within an Educational setting
• Experience of working with hourly employees and Term time only holiday calculations

Desirable:

• Experience within an Education HR Function
• Knowledge of TPS and LGPS Pension schemes

What we offer

• Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
• Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 34 days plus statutory bank holidays
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more
• This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
• On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
• Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

References will be required from your most recent employer.