Payroll/Pensions Administrator

Our client are a large local government organisation and are looking for an experienced Payroll/Pensions Administrator to join their team. This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate. Our client is looking for someone who can come on board and provide support within their pensions service ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.

The successful applicant will assist in the day to day running of the Payroll service including salary, pensions and expenses administration with regard to employment legislation. You will provide support the Payroll Specialist on monthly reconciliation of statutory and voluntary deductions and assist in preparation of Annual Returns to Inland Revenue ensuring deductions are correctly calculated and paid. You will assist in the provision of an effective pension administration ensuring operations are carried out to financial regulations, pension scheme and audits.

To be considered for this role you will be an experienced pensions/payroll professional with Payroll and/or pensions experience gained in a complex organisation, (it is desirable but not essential that this should be in the education or public sector). You will also have strong knowledge and experience of pensions and/or payroll systems or other similar database systems and a good understanding of data protection and security legislation