Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer

Abertay University; Dundee; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

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Abertay University in Dundee invites applications for a Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer to lead and manage its in-house payroll and pensions service. The role requires analytical thinking, a professional approach and a strong commitment to customer service, with responsibility for accurate, reliable and responsive payroll operations.

You will oversee monthly payroll processing, pension administration, statutory requirements, and financial controls, acting as technical lead on complex

Competenze

• Experience in payroll and pensions administration is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll processes and pension schemes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage the delivery of the in-house payroll and pensions service.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing and pension administration.
• Ensure statutory compliance, financial controls and reconciliations.
• Provide day-to-day line management and development for the payroll team.

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Salary: £39,560.18 to £46,969.76 a year, pro rata

The University is seeking to appoint a Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer to lead and manage the delivery of its in-house payroll and pensions service. The successful candidate will bring an analytical mindset, a professional approach and a strong commitment to customer service. They will manage and develop the payroll and pensions function to deliver an accurate, reliable and responsive service, while identifying opportunities for improvement and providing approachable and helpful support to staff across the University.

The role has overall responsibility for the effective operation of the payroll and pensions function, overseeing monthly payroll processing, pension administration, statutory requirements, financial controls and reconciliations. The postholder will act as a key source of technical expertise, leading on complex payroll and pension matters and driving improvements to systems, processes and controls. They will also provide day-to-day line management and support to the Payroll and Pensions Officer, helping to ensure effective workload management, knowledge sharing and continuity across the service.

We are looking for an experienced payroll and pensions professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. You will be comfortable taking ownership of a busy service, working to deadlines and building effective relationships.

£27,240.87 to £30,985.99 per year, pro rata