Payroll & Pensions Officer

Job Description

Temporary Payroll & Pensions Officer must have Public Sector Pensions experience Barnet

Temporary Payroll & Pensions OfficerHybrid Working | 36 Hours per Week | Public Sector Pensions Experience Essential
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has strong technical payroll knowledge, and brings hands‑on experience with public sector pension schemes such as LGPS or TPS. Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility alongside a supportive team culture.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for 500+ employees, including full‑time, part‑time, and casual staff.
• Administer public sector pension schemes (LGPS, TPS), ensuring full compliance with statutory and scheme‑specific regulations.
• Maintain compliance with payroll and pension legislation, including tax, National Insurance, and auto‑enrolment requirements.
• Work closely with HR to ensure seamless integration of employee data, contracts, and changes affecting payroll and pensions.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll and pension queries, providing clear guidance and resolutions.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns (P60s, P45s) and year‑end pension contributions.
• Liaise with pension scheme providers to ensure accurate reporting of contributions, starters, leavers, and retirement cases.
• Maintain and update payroll and pension systems, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency.
• Process payroll for new starters and leavers, ensuring timely inclusion or removal from payroll and pension schemes.
• Oversee deductions including PAYE, NI, student loans, and pension contributions.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and robust processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and pension processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports for senior management, including payroll summaries and pension contribution data.
• Provide training and guidance to HR and finance colleagues on payroll and pension matters.
• Stay up‑to‑date with changes in payroll and pension regulations, advising on necessary policy updates.

About You

• Proven experience in public sector pensions administration is essential.
• Strong payroll processing background, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• A confident communicator able to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient in payroll systems and comfortable working with data.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected public sector organisation.
• Supportive team and varied workload.

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