Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer
Job Description
Temporary Payroll & Pensions Officer
Temporary role 3-6 months
Central London
Hybrid working
Duties include;
- Manage end‑to‑end monthly payroll for staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation using Oracle payroll system
- Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, allowances, deductions and enhancements.
- Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and ShPP.
- Complete HMRC submissions (FPS, EPS) and resolve PAYE, NI and tax code issues.
- Carry out payroll reconciliations, audit checks, and variance analysis prior to sign‑off.
- Handle complex payroll queries and provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Support year‑end tasks including P60, P11D and all relevant reporting.
- Administer multiple pension schemes including LGPS, TPS, and auto‑enrolment schemes.
- Process pension starters, leavers, opt‑ins, opt‑outs, contribution changes and retirements.
- Prepare and submit monthly pension returns to funds and providers.
- Manage annual returns such as ABS, end‑of‑year reporting and reconciliation tasks.
- Maintain accurate pension records and handle member queries.
- Liaise with local authority pension teams, actuaries and external providers as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, HMRC and pension regulations.
- Maintain and update the Oracle payroll system.
- Support internal and external payroll audits.
- Uphold GDPR and confidentiality requirements at all times.
- Strong UK end‑to‑end payroll background using the Oracle payroll system
- Solid knowledge of LGPS/TPS pension administration.
- Excellent understanding of UK payroll & pensions legislation.
- High accuracy, analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Confident using HR/Payroll systems and advanced Excel.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy, fast‑paced environment.
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