Payroll & Pensions Officer

Portfolio Credit Control; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Portfolio Credit Control is seeking a meticulous Payroll & pensions Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office and the remainder work-from-home, supporting accurate payroll and pension processes for staff in the UK.

You will manage full payroll cycles, oversee pension contributions, ensure regulatory compliance, and produce essential reports. Collaboration with HR and Finance is required to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing, including pensions administration.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll and pension regulations
• Strong understanding of payroll software and systems (SAP would be an advantage)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll and pension issues in clear terms.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Administer the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries and deductions.
• Pensions Management: Oversee the processing of pension contributions, including compliance with pension schemes and legislative requirements.
• Compliance & Legislation: Stay up-to-date with payroll and pension regulations and ensure full compliance with all statutory and company policies, including tax codes, NI contributions, and pension legislation.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and submit payroll reports, statutory returns (RTI, PAYE, NIC), and pension reports.
• Employee Queries: Act as a point of contact for employee payroll and pension queries, providing guidance on matters such as pay discrepancies, deductions, and pension options.
• Reconciliation: Ensure that payroll and pension data reconciles accurately with finance and accounting records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and benefits teams to ensure smooth payroll operations, from new hires to leavers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pensions administration

UK payroll regulations

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: (Payroll & Pensions Officer)

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll & pensions officer with expertise in payroll and pensions to join on at 12 month fixed term contract and hybrid basis with 2 days in the office and the rest WFH . If you’re passionate about accuracy, compliance, and supporting a seamless payroll process, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Administer the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries and deductions.
• Pensions Management: Oversee the processing of pension contributions, including compliance with pension schemes and legislative requirements.
• Compliance & Legislation: Stay up-to-date with payroll and pension regulations and ensure full compliance with all statutory and company policies, including tax codes, NI contributions, and pension legislation.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and submit payroll reports, statutory returns (RTI, PAYE, NIC), and pension reports.
• Employee Queries: Act as a point of contact for employee payroll and pension queries, providing guidance on matters such as pay discrepancies, deductions, and pension options.
• Reconciliation: Ensure that payroll and pension data reconciles accurately with finance and accounting records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and benefits teams to ensure smooth payroll operations, from new hires to leavers.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing, including pensions administration.
• LGPS or TP
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll and pension regulations
• Strong understanding of payroll software and systems. (SAP would be an advantage)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll and pension issues in clear terms.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, inclusive team culture where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Additional perks, such as flexible working, health benefits, etc.

If you are a motivated and experienced payroll professional with a passion for pensions, we’d love to hear from you!