Pensions Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Contract role (3-4 weeks)

In-office 2-3 days

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Payroll & Pensions Officer on a 3–4 week contract in the United Kingdom. You will ensure accurate payroll and pension administration, adhering to statutory requirements and council policies while acting as the primary contact for payroll queries.

Working hybrid with 2–3 days in the office, you will support LGPS, NHS and Teachers’ Pension schemes, manage iTrent-driven processes, and ensure confidentiality and compliance with relevant laws.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Local Government Pension Scheme administration.
• Proficiency in using the iTrent HR/Payroll system.
• Experience giving payroll and pension advice to employees and managers.
• Familiarity with processing payroll and pension transactions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll transactions in iTrent including hires, departures, pay changes and contracts.
• Process statutory and occupational payments such as maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Handle travel and mileage claims in line with policy and law.
• Calculate payroll overpayments and related communications.
• Review payroll reports, back pay calculations and incremental progression payments.
• Advise managers and employees on LGPS, NHS and Teachers’ Pension schemes.
• Assist with pension auto-enrolment activities and compliance.

Skills

LGPS administration

iTrent HR/Payroll

Payroll & pension advice

Dynamic environment

Education

Payroll/pensions HR qualifications

Tools

iTrent HR/Payroll system

Job description

Join a Local Authority for a 3-4 week contract as a Payroll & Pensions Officer. In this role, you will ensure accurate payroll and pension administration, adhering to statutory requirements and council policies. You will be the primary contact for payroll and pension inquiries, providing a professional and customer-focused service while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage payroll transactions using the iTrent HR/Payroll system, including handling new hires, departures, salary adjustments, secondments, acting-up arrangements, and contract changes.
• Process statutory and occupational payments such as maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Handle travel and mileage claims in line with policy and legal regulations.
• Calculate and manage payroll overpayment recoveries and related communications.
• Review and verify payroll reports, back pay calculations, and incremental progression payments.
• Offer guidance to managers and employees on LGPS, NHS, and Teachers’ Pension schemes.
• Assist with pension auto-enrolment activities, eligibility assessments, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Recent experience in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administration.
• Proficiency in using the iTrent HR/Payroll system.
• Experience in providing payroll and pension advice to employees and managers.
• Familiarity with processing payroll and pension transactions in a dynamic environment.
• Professional qualifications in payroll, pensions, HR, or related fields are beneficial.

Additional Information

• Working hours: TBC
• Contract Duration: 3-4 weeks
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office (HSC)
• Application Deadline: 2nd November 2026