Payroll Administrator – Pension Processing

Fresher Jobs Hub is seeking a detail-oriented, organised, and responsible Payroll Administrator – Employee Pay and Pension Processing to support accurate payroll operations, employee compensation, and pension administration. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with numbers, maintaining confidential records, processing employee information, and ensuring that payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation and processing of employee salaries, wages, overtime payments, deductions, pension contributions, and other payroll-related transactions. Working closely with HR, finance, and payroll teams, the Payroll Administrator will help maintain accurate employee records, resolve routine payroll queries, and support compliance with relevant payroll procedures and employment regulations.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, time management, and a willingness to learn payroll systems and administrative processes. Candidates with previous payroll or finance administration experience are encouraged to apply. Entry-level applicants with strong numerical skills, good organisational abilities, and an interest in developing a career in payroll administration may also be considered.

• Assist in preparing and processing monthly, fortnightly, or weekly payroll according to established schedules.
• Collect, verify, and update employee payroll information, including working hours, attendance, overtime, leave, bonuses, allowances, and approved deductions.
• Check payroll data for errors, missing information, duplicate entries, and inconsistencies before processing.
• Support the preparation of payroll reports, salary summaries, payslips, and payment schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of employee earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll transactions.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met and escalate discrepancies that require further investigation.

• Assist with calculating employee payments using approved payroll procedures and systems.
• Review changes to salaries, employee status, bank details, tax information, and other relevant payroll records.
• Help process new employee payroll registrations and update information for employees leaving the organisation.
• Support the administration of bonuses, overtime, expense reimbursements, statutory deductions, and other authorised payments.
• Respond professionally to routine employee questions about payslips, payment dates, deductions, and payroll documentation.
• Refer complex salary discrepancies or payment issues to the appropriate payroll specialist or manager.

• Assist in maintaining accurate employee pension and retirement-benefit records.
• Support the processing of employee and employer pension contributions in accordance with applicable scheme rules and procedures.
• Update pension information when employees join, leave, or change their participation status.
• Help reconcile pension contribution records with payroll reports and identify discrepancies for correction.
• Maintain relevant pension documentation and assist with preparing reports for internal reviews or external pension providers.
• Follow applicable pension administration requirements and escalate contribution issues promptly.

• Maintain organised payroll files, employee records, pension documents, and supporting financial information.
• Handle confidential salary, banking, tax, and pension information responsibly.
• Follow internal payroll controls, data protection policies, and applicable employment and payroll regulations.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, internal audits, and periodic reviews of payroll records.
• Support the preparation of documentation requested by HR, finance, auditors, or authorised external parties.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce repetitive errors.

• Work closely with HR, finance, and payroll colleagues to ensure employee information is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with preparing payroll spreadsheets, administrative reports, and employee correspondence.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and follow up on missing approvals or incomplete employee information.
• Participate in training sessions to improve knowledge of payroll systems, pension procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Carry out other reasonable…