Payroll & Pension Officer

Brook Street; Inverness; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Brook Street in Inverness is recruiting a temporary Part Time Payroll & Pensions Officer. The role is for approximately 2 months, 21 hours per week (3 days). It focuses on delivering accurate payroll and pension services for an Inverness-based organisation.

You will process monthly payroll, administer pension schemes, maintain records, handle starters and leavers, and ensure HMRC compliance. Aiming for precise, confidential support and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll and pensions.
• Public sector experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Ability to work confidentially and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Administer workplace pension schemes, including enrolments and changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, deductions and statutory payments.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension legislation and company policies.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll and pensions.
• Produce payroll reports as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pensions admin

Attention to detail

HMRC knowledge

Excel skills

Organisation & communication

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

TEMPORARY Part Time PAYROLL & PENSIONS OFFICER

On behalf of an Inverness based organisation, we are looking to source a temporary Payroll & Pensions Officer to assist for the next couple of months. This is a temporary role for approx 2 months and is part time - 3 full days a week - 21 hours. Candidates applying must have experience of processing payroll and pensions, and experience of public sector would be beneficial.

This role is to provide a comprehensive and accurate payroll and pensions service ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation, HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and internal policies. The Payroll & Pensions Officer will act as a key point of contact for payroll and pension queries and support the efficient operation of payroll systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities will include:-

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Administer workplace pension schemes, including enrolment's, contributions and changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, deductions and statutory payments.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension legislation and company policies.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, pensions and deductions.
• Produce payroll reports and support with reporting requirements.

The Ideal candidate:-

• Previous experience in payroll and pension administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work confidentially and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience using payroll/HR systems and good excel skills.

Please note this post is office based in Inverness. Only local candidates will be considered for this post or candidates that can travel daily into Inverness.