Senior Payroll & Pensions Specialist

Specsavers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Senior Analyst to own end-to-end payroll and pension accuracy, compliance and service delivery across our UK and ROI offices and stores. You will act as the pensions SME, handling complex matters, managing escalations with providers and regulators, and ensuring accurate pension contributions and monthly payroll cycles.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong data reconciliation skills, and a collaborative, customer-focused mindset within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Pensions expertise across auto-enrolment, workplace pension schemes and relevant legislation.
• Experience in large, complex environments.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll and pension accuracy, compliance and service delivery across UK and ROI.
• Be the go-to person for complex pensions matters and manage escalations.
• Interpret legislation and provide expert guidance on pension queries.
• Support monthly payroll cycles and pension contributions reconciliation.

Skills

Pensions expertise

Advanced Excel

Data reconciliation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Specsavers is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Senior Analyst to own end-to-end payroll and pension accuracy, compliance and service delivery across our UK and ROI offices and stores. You will act as the pensions SME, handling complex matters, managing escalations with providers and regulators, and ensuring accurate pension contributions and monthly payroll cycles.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong data reconciliation skills, and a collaborative, customer-focused mindset within a fast-paced,