Payroll & Pensions Officer

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

CPD Allowance

Health & Well-being support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

EA First Compass House in Birmingham is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role offers a salary between £29,000 - £34,000 per annum along with excellent benefits including hybrid working and a generous leave allowance.

The successful candidate will process monthly payroll, manage pension schemes, and ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a strong background in payroll and pensions administration.

Qualifications

• Relevant payroll or pensions qualification (CIPP or equivalent).
• Significant experience within payroll and pensions administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, PAYE and RTI reporting.
• Understanding of employment tax and IR35 compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll activities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end processes.
• Support administration of multiple pension schemes including defined benefit.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and external pension providers.

Skills

Payroll or pensions qualification (CIPP or equivalent)

Experience in payroll and pensions administration

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Analytical skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading Not-for-Profit organisation in Birmingham to recruit a Payroll & Pensions Officer on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. The role is offering £29,000 - £34,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation that plays a significant role within its sector, supporting thousands of employees and stakeholders. The organisation is undergoing an ambitious period of transformation and continuous improvement, making this an ideal time to contribute your expertise and help shape the future of payroll and pensions service delivery.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and customer focused team, providing specialist payroll and pensions support while ensuring compliance, accuracy and an exceptional employee experience.

As Payroll & Pensions Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive payroll and pensions service, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time whilst maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and pension scheme regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to payroll deadlines.
• Support the administration of multiple pension schemes, including defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, Real Time Information (RTI), employment tax requirements and IR35 legislation.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, audits and year-end processes, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Maintain accurate payroll and pension records and produce management information and reports as required.
• Support pension administration activities including enrolments, retirements, transfers, benefit changes and member communications.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across HR, Finance and external pension providers.
• Resolve complex payroll and pensions queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Contribute to payroll and pensions projects, process improvements and service transformation initiatives.
• Assist with governance, audit requirements and the implementation of legislative changes and best practice.

Qualifications

• Relevant payroll or pensions qualification (CIPP or equivalent).
• Significant experience within payroll and pensions administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, PAYE and RTI reporting.
• Experience administering occupational pension schemes and auto-enrolment arrangements.
• Understanding of employment tax and IR35 compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them in a practical operational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within a complex or large-scale organisation.
• Knowledge of higher education sector pension schemes is desirable.
• Experience supporting audits, governance activities and payroll improvement projects.

Benefits

• £29,000 - £34,000 per annum.
• 30 days annual leave + 8 public holidays + 5 additional close down days.
• Compassionate Leave.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working policy.
• CPD Allowance.
• Health & Well-being support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to gym and swimming pool.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.