Payroll & Pensions Officer

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Urmston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

School term time hours

Free parking

Very generous Pension

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays pro‑r

Job summary

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer for a reputable company in Flixton, Greater Manchester. The role is 29 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days, school term time only plus 2 weeks, with hybrid working.

The successful candidate will ensure colleagues are paid accurately, handle payroll changes, manage pension contributions, liaise with HMRC, and collaborate with People and Finance teams to drive continuous improvement. Salary £24k–£25k with a generous pension.

Qualifications

• Payroll and pensions experience.
• Experience of tax codes, deductions, SMP and SSP.
• Payroll systems experience.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all colleagues are paid accurately in line with contractual timeframes.
• Process payroll changes (leavers, contract changes, expenses) and monthly payroll checks as required.
• Raise payroll errors and inaccuracies with the payroll provider via the appropriate routes.
• Ensure appropriate statutory deductions are made by sending relevant information to the payroll provider.
• Check shared parental leave and maternity leave schedules are accurate.
• Work with the wider People Team and Finance Team to continuously improve.
• Update any employer pension contribution rates with the payroll provider.
• Liaise with HMRC on taxation issues.
• Attend monthly contract management meetings with payroll provider.

Skills

Payroll & Pensions

Tax codes & SMP/SSP

Payroll systems

Continuous improvement

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Do you want to work for a growing company, offering an excellent salary and benefits package, including school term time hours, hybrid working, flexible working hours and an outstanding pension?

We are actively seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer (Part Time) for a highly reputable company in Flixton, Greater Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful business on a permanent basis.

The hours of work are 29 hours per week (across 4 or 5 days), school term time only, plus 2 weeks.

The main duties include:

• Ensure all colleagues are paid accurately in line with contractual timeframes
• Process payroll changes (leavers, contract changes, expenses) and monthly payroll checks as required
• Raise payroll errors and inaccuracies with the payroll provider via the appropriate routes.
• Ensure appropriate statutory deductions are made by sending relevant information to the payroll provider
• Check shared parental leave and maternity leave schedules are accurate
• Work with the wider People Team and Finance Team to continuously improve
• Update any employer pension contribution rates with the payroll provider
• Liaise with HMRC on taxation issues
• Attend monthly contract management meetings with payroll provider

Our client is looking for a candidate who has:

• Payroll and pensions experience
• Experience of tax codes, deductions, SMP and SSP
• Payroll systems experience
• A continuous improvement mindset

Benefits include:

• Actual Salary (£24k - £25k, with the potential for higher)
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising with service (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• School term time hours, plus 2 weeks
• Flexible working hours
• Free parking
• Very generous Pension

This is an excellent opportunity, not to be missed!

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