Payroll & Pensions Officer

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer to support the LGPS administration with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and clear communication of pension rules. The role involves working with colleagues, employers and external bodies to ensure high-quality service for scheme members.

You will handle complex calculations, maintain regulatory awareness, and contribute to safeguarding employees' long-term financial security within a collaborative team in Lewes.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform and explain complex pension calculations.
• Knowledge of Pension Scheme regulations and reporting regimes.

Responsibilities

• Support the LGPS administration and ensure statutory compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on pensions matters to colleagues, employers and external bodies.
• Help deliver a high-quality service to scheme members.
• Develop specialist LGPS knowledge and safeguard employees' long-term financial security.

Skills

Complex pension calculations

Pensions knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Oracle/SAP

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for protecting people's financial futures and ensuring pension processes are accurate, compliant, and easy to understand? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Join a supportive team where your pensions expertise will make a real difference, helping employees feel informed, confident, and secure about their long-term benefits.

As Payroll & Pensions Officer you will support the effective administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide expert guidance on pensions matters, work closely with colleagues, employers, and external bodies, and help deliver a high-quality service to scheme members. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist LGPS knowledge, contribute to public service, and play a vital role in safeguarding employees' long-term financial security

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Can use spreadsheets, office-based systems, and payroll administration software (Oracle/SAP or equivalent)
• Can perform and explain complex calculations and pension scheme rules in an easily understandable manner
• An awareness of Pension Scheme regulations and an understanding of the reporting regime and consequence of non-compliance
• Experience of working within a payroll team or transactional service environment
• Ability to work calm under pressure and adaptable to change

These are key criteria that will be assessed at shortlisting.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Use your skills to make a real difference for your colleagues - join the Pensions Hub to support the Local Government Pension Scheme and help safeguard your fellow employees' futures. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a new colleague to our Payroll and Pensions team.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Gibson, Payroll & Pensions Lead, via [e-mail] to arrange a Microsoft Teams meeting.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.