Part Time Permanent Position
2-3 days a week
City of London
Hybrid working/Remote working
£42-47k 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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