Payroll Coordinator

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Payroll and Pensions Co-Ordinator with a prominent Academy Trust in Staffordshire. This role, offered on a seven to eight month contract with potential for extension, is ideal for those with a strong background in payroll and pension administration. You will be responsible for preparing payroll for around 450 employees, managing queries related to Teachers Pension and LGPS, and ensuring accurate payroll data reconciliation. With predominantly remote working and occasional office travel, this position offers flexibility while allowing you to make a significant impact in the finance sector. If you have the necessary experience and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and pension administration is essential.
• Familiarity with Midland HR/iTrent is preferred but flexible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll for approximately 450 employees.
• Lead for all Teachers Pension and LGPS related queries.

Skills

End to end payroll

Pension administration

Tools

Midland HR/iTrent

LGPS

Teachers Pensions

Job description

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd provided pay range

This range is provided by James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We are currently working in partnership with an Academy Trust based in Staffordshire, who are recruiting for a Payroll and Pensions Co-Ordinator on a seven to eight month contract with the possibility of extension/going permanent.

The position is due to start immediately and is predominantly remote, with travel required to the office on occasion. The hourly/daily rate is equivalent to c.£40k with room for negotiation.

The ideal candidate will have experience with LGPS, Teachers Pensions, and Midland HR/iTrent, however, these requirements can be flexible.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing monthly payroll for c.450 employees to be sent to Midland HR
• Acting as the lead for all Teachers Pension and LGPS related queries
• Checking payroll information input by HR and schools, identifying and amending any errors
• Reconciling payroll data before sending to MHR for payment
• Resolving queries from staff regarding payroll

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• End to end payroll
• Pension administration

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance
• Civic and Social Organizations