Payroll & Pensions Officer

Wirral Jobs Internal; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer to ensure timely delivery of payroll services. The successful candidate will administer payroll and pensions, requiring strong analytical skills and detailed attention. This full-time position offers a salary range of £28,598 – £31,022 with benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working options. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Flexible working options

Annual leave of 28 days plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong customer‑focused approach with the ability to analyse information and make decisions.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration.
• Calculate, record, and process complex transactions while ensuring compliance.
• Analyse data to resolve queries and provide expert advice.

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We have ambitious targets to meet and, in order to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, this could be the perfect job for you.

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll & Pensions Officer to join our Payroll & Pensions Team, ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll and pensions services.

About the Role

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration.
• Calculate, record and process complex business transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies.
• Analyse and assess data to resolve queries and provide expert advice to colleagues and customers on payroll and pensions matters.

About the Candidate

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong customer‑focused approach with the ability to analyse information, make decisions and resolve issues independently.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in data input and analysis on IT systems.

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How to apply

Please apply online by clicking the link on the Jobs page. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page; forms received via post will not be processed. We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated; any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Monthly Salary: £28,598 – £31,022

Additional Information

We support an inclusive, engaging culture where everyone has a voice and is valued for their contributions. Staff benefits include a generous pension scheme, life cover, ill‑health protection, flexible working, hybrid options, family‑friendly initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days plus public holidays.