Payroll & Pensions Officer

Part Time Permanent Position
2-3 days a week
City of London
Hybrid working
£38-42k FTE

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their busy team

Duties include;

Provide input to the external payroll bureau and review outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness
Validate payroll calculations, including pay, deductions, and statutory requirements
Monitor and reconcile bureau outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in line with organisational deadlines
Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll and pension legislation
Oversee payments to third parties (e.g. HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies)
Manage and respond to requests for information in line with legal and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate records and audit trails
Support pension processes including contributions, enrolment, and reporting
Liaise with pension providers to ensure accurate and compliant administration
Monitor pension data integrity and resolve issues
Act as the key point of contact within the organisation for payroll and pensions queries
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external providers
Provide clear and timely communication on payroll matters
Support the implementation of a new payroll bureau and system
Contribute to system testing, data validation, and process design
Assist with transition planning and knowledge transfer
You will able to;

Demonstrable experience in public sector payroll
Strong knowledge of pensions administration and legislation
Experience working with external payroll bureaus
Proven ability to validate payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies
Good understanding of statutory and third-party payment processes
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience of payroll system or bureau transitions
Knowledge of relevant public sector schemes (e.g. LGPS, NHS, Teachers, etc.)
Familiarity with payroll compliance and audit requirements
If you have all of the above, and you are seeking a part-time role only, then please apply now

No sponsorship available for this post

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