Payroll Officer – Lead, Accurate, Compliant & Pension Admin

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

LGPS Pension Scheme with employer

Cash Healthcare Plan

Heavily discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adop‑

3 days paid emergency leave

CPD funding

Job summary

East Durham College is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to lead the delivery of an accurate, compliant and customer-focused payroll service for our employees.

You will own the College payroll, ensure staff are paid on time, and maintain pension administration while supporting colleagues across the College. This role sits within the HR team and interfaces with Finance and external providers.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory deductions and pension administration.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Payroll qualification or equivalent would be beneficial; LGPS/Teachers' Pensions experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process the College's monthly payroll from start to finish.
• Administer all payroll-related changes, including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, allowances and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll, pension and statutory payment queries.
• Produce payroll reports and management information for senior leaders and the Finance team.
• Maintain and develop payroll systems, ensuring they remain accurate, efficient and up to date.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, pension providers, auditors and external agencies.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll legislation

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Payroll qualification

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

East Durham College is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to lead the delivery of an accurate, compliant and customer-focused payroll service for our employees.

You will own the College payroll, ensure staff are paid on time, and maintain pension administration while supporting colleagues across the College. This role sits within the HR team and interfaces with Finance and external providers.