Pension Payroll Administrator

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Central Liverpool location

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is partnering with a Liverpool-based pensions operation to recruit a Pension Payroll Administrator. The role is hybrid (1 day from home after training) and focused on accurate pension administration, payroll processing support, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will review complex pension cases, assist with HMRC reporting, and help maintain robust quality assurance processes in a regulated environment. Salary up to £34,000 plus an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and validating pension payroll and related benefits or reporting work.
• Solid understanding of regulated processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to review complex pension cases and assess risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and checking pension administration and payroll work for accuracy and completeness.
• Identifying and preventing financial, regulatory, and customer risks.
• Ensuring correct application of pensions legislation, scheme rules, and court orders.
• Reviewing complex pension cases including death benefits and divorce-related matters.
• Producing and issuing annual review packs, wake-up packs, and cash warning letters.
• Supporting payroll processing activities and validating payroll outputs.
• Assisting with HMRC reporting and PAYE submissions.
• Handling escalated cases through to resolution.

Skills

Pensions payroll

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pension Payroll Administrator Liverpool City Centre (Hybrid - 1 day from home after training) Salary: Up to £34,000 (depending on experience) + annual bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible start and finish times) Are you an experienced pensions or payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for getting things right?

We're looking for a Pension Payroll Administrator to join a specialist pensions operation in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions administrator, pension payroll professional, or quality assurance specialist looking to take on a senior technical role within a highly regulated environment.

The Role Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and checking pension administration and payroll work for accuracy and completeness
• Identifying and preventing financial, regulatory, and customer risks
• Ensuring correct application of pensions legislation, scheme rules, and court orders
• Reviewing complex pension cases including death benefits and divorce-related matters
• Producing and issuing annual review packs, wake-up packs, and cash warning letters
• Supporting payroll processing activities and validating payroll outputs
• Assisting with HMRC reporting, PAYE submissions, and Relief at Source processes
• Handling escalated cases through to resolution
• Providing clear feedback and guidance to colleagues
• Supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives

Essential Experience

• Experience reviewing, checking, or quality assuring pension, payroll, benefits, or reporting work
• Strong understanding of regulated processes and compliance requirements
• Experience handling complex member cases
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to identify errors, assess risk, and make sound decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Defined Benefit (DB) or Defined Contribution (DC) pensions experience
• Pension payroll administration
• Knowledge of PAYE and HMRC reporting requirements
• Experience dealing with death benefits and beneficiary settlements
• Understanding of pension sharing orders and divorce cases
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks
• PMI, CIPP, payroll, pensions, finance, or administration qualifications

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (1 day from home after training)
• 35-hour working week with flexible start and finish times
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Central Liverpool location with excellent transport links
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
• Regular social events and additional benefits
• Sick pay (after qualifying period)

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