Payroll and Pensions Officer

Payroll and Pensions Officer

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Job Title:

Payroll and Pensions Officer

Location:

Islington, please note that unfortunately, this office does not have step free access. You will work flexibly with at least 1-2 days onsite, and remaining days from home.

Salary: £30,000 annual

Shift Pattern:
Fixed Term Contract until 29th January 2027. 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours to meet deadlines as necessary. Any time worked outside standard working hours will be provided back in lieu.

About the Role

In a time of organisational change, as we transition our payroll to our new HRIS, we are hiring an experienced Payroll and Pensions Officer to support with the day to day payroll operations, ensuring staff are paid correctly on time. You will support the Payroll and Pensions Manager to prepare and process monthly payroll, ensuring both systems work simultaneously, coordinating effective and efficient end-to-end payroll and pensions administration.

You will work in a small team who form part of the wider People and Culture team. We're a fun collaborative team who are supportive of each other and have individual characteristics and personalities which complement each other to create a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Take ownership of administrative tasks in the payroll and pensions process

Be a point of contact for enquiries regarding payroll and pensions, to proactively resolve, signpost or seek support on any issues that arise

Utilise database and HRIS to support payroll and pensions processes and auditing

Support relevant colleagues to ensure the correct payments, reports, and returns are made to HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies

Work collaboratively with the wider organisation to ensure consistency of information and processes

About You

We're looking for someone who is methodical, intuitive, and detail-oriented, who is able to take ownership of your projects and workflows. You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, able to learn new systems and processes with ease. You will hold some payroll and pensions experience and be ready to hit the ground running, able to use your own initiative to resolve challenges, and support with the running of cycles.

We're looking for someone who can build good professional relationships with others, and is happy to support the wider team and organisation.

Experience with in a similar role capacity required

Experience providing a high level of quality administration and customer support is required

Experience in providing a high level of numerical administration and communications is required

Working knowledge and understanding of payroll, pensions, and other relevant laws and external policies is required

Attention to detail is required

High level of organisation skills is required

Ability to work flexibily to meet the needs of the organisation is required

Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service

Employer Pension Contribution

Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card

Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more

Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing…