Pensions and Reward Coordinator

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Salford is looking for a Pension and Reward Co-ordinator. In this role, you will coordinate pensions and employee benefits for the council and external clients, ensuring efficient administration and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience with public sector pension schemes, knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and strong communication skills. Join us in making a positive impact in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with public sector pension schemes and UK payroll/pensions legislation including auto-enrolment.
• Proficient in digital tools such as HR/payroll systems and Microsoft applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a people-focused approach ensuring customers are at the heart of pension and reward services.
• Manage public sector pension schemes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Administer employee reward options and complete pay-related tasks.

Skills

Experience with public sector pension schemes

Knowledge of UK payroll/pensions legislation

Proficiency in HR/payroll systems

Strong communication skills

Exceptional administration and organization skills

Ability to work independently

Customer-focused approach

Reliability and flexibility

Tools

iTrent

CRM

Microsoft applications

Job description

We’re recruiting across HR, Payroll, OD, and HR Systems

We have exciting opportunities in HR Consultancy , Organisational Development , Payroll Leadership , Pensions and Reward , HR Systems , and Health, Safety and Wellbeing .

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work in a team that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our team and be part of our transformation journey!

At Salford City Council, we’re proud to be a people-centred, values-driven organisation. Our HR and OD team is at the heart of creating a brilliant experience for our colleagues and shaping the future of how we work. This is far more than a traditional HR service, we’re driving ambitious transformation programmes that will modernise our approach, improve services, and ensure our people feel supported every step of the way.

You’ll be joining us at a pivotal time. We’re embedding new systems, introducing innovative ways of working, and creating a culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our workforce is the foundation of everything we do, and we’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking professionals who want to make a real difference.

If you’re someone who loves working with people, embraces change, and wants to help shape the future of HR and OD in Salford, this is your opportunity to be part of something exciting.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all roles within this campaign.

Pension and Reward Co-ordinator

Salary : £32,597 - £35,412

We are looking for the right person to join Salford Council’s busy pensions and reward team to coordinate pensions and employee benefits for the council, schools, and external clients. This role ensures efficient, accurate administration and excellent customer service.

About the Role

Deliver a people-focused approach, providing empathetic guidance through life events and ensuring customers are at the heart of pension and reward services.

Manage public sector and external pension schemes, ensure compliance with auto-enrolment regulations, and handle tasks such as enrolments, opt-outs, retirements, and benefit calculations.

Administer employee reward options (e.g., salary sacrifice, lifestyle discounts, wellbeing support) and complete pay-related tasks including minimum wage checks and liaison with third-party providers.

Take responsibility for your work, prioritise effectively, share best practice, and contribute to team development and service improvements.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience with public sector pension schemes and UK payroll / pensions legislation (including auto-enrolment, PAYE, NI, and contributions).
• Is proficient in digital tools: HR / payroll systems, ideally iTrent, CRM, and Microsoft applications.
• Has strong communication skills, written, verbal, and confident in phone, video and in-person interactions.
• Has exceptional administration, organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Can work independently, use initiative, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Is customer-focused with a proactive and solution focussed approach.
• Is reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

If you want to find out more, we will be holding an MS Teams event on Tuesday 6th January at 5pm BST where you can meet some of the team, find out more about the opportunities we have available and ask any questions. Email [e-mail] to register and receive the MS Teams meeting invite.

Want to know more about Salford?

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages !

Continuous Service commitment

New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include : Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page. .

Guaranteed Assessment Schemes

We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page. .

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