Payroll & Pensions Officer - Education (LGPS Benefits)

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

EV charging points

LGPS pension

34 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Blue Light Card

On-site refectory

Salon discount

Staff recognition

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Coventry College is seeking a Payroll and Pensions Officer to join our busy HR team in Coventry. You will support payroll and pension processes, maintain payroll data, and liaise with our external provider to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.

The role requires CPP payroll qualification or equivalent, and experience with hourly staff and term-time calculations in an education setting. A strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have CPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 in English & Math.
• Experience providing general payroll support.
• Experience using CINTRA or comparable HR & Payroll systems.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Experience of working with hourly staff and term-time holiday calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive payroll and pensions administration support to HR and Payroll functions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity across HR systems.
• Coordinate with external payroll and pensions provider for timely, accurate payment reporting.
• Support staff with payroll queries and pension information; maintain auditable records.

Skills

CPP Payroll Qualification

English & Math Level 2

Generalist Payroll support

CINTRA HR/Payroll

Education sector experience

Hourly staff & term-time calculations

Tools

CINTRA

Job description

Coventry College is seeking a Payroll and Pensions Officer to join our busy HR team in Coventry. You will support payroll and pension processes, maintain payroll data, and liaise with our external provider to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.

The role requires CPP payroll qualification or equivalent, and experience with hourly staff and term-time calculations in an education setting. A strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills are essential.