Payroll & Pension Officer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. seeks a temporary Payroll & Pensions Officer for an Inverness-based organisation. The role is part-time (21 hours over 3 days) for roughly two months, with a focus on accurate payroll processing and pension administration.

Experience in payroll/pensions is essential, with public sector exposure being advantageous. The post requires confidentiality, meticulous record-keeping, and timely, compliant payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll and pensions.
• Public sector payroll/pensions experience is beneficial.
• Ability to provide a comprehensive payroll and pensions service.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes and deductions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.
• Respond to payroll/pensions queries and produce reports.

Skills

Payroll administration

Pensions administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Payroll systems

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.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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