Payroll Specialist - Hybrid, UK Payroll & Pension

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Development opportunities

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited is hiring a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across the Group. You will maintain payroll records, handle starters and leavers, process changes to pay, and support the wider Payroll team within a hybrid office/homeworking model.

The role sits in HR Operations, reporting to the Payroll Lead, with a focus on BAU service delivery, process improvement, and system automation.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Payroll environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll transactions accurately and within deadlines.
• Input and maintain employee payroll information (starters, leavers, changes).
• Process changes to salary, hours, allowances, deductions and other payroll-related payments.
• Handle sickness, absence, statutory payments and routine payroll adjustments.
• Manage overtime and other variable pay elements; maintain records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with reconciliations and validation checks; escalate discrepancies.
• Complete post-payroll tasks including reconciliations and PSA returns.
• Collaborate with Payroll Lead and HR colleagues to support BAU operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited is hiring a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across the Group. You will maintain payroll records, handle starters and leavers, process changes to pay, and support the wider Payroll team within a hybrid office/homeworking model.

The role sits in HR Operations, reporting to the Payroll Lead, with a focus on BAU service delivery, process improvement, and system automation.