Payroll & Pensions Officer

Position: Payroll & Pensions Officer
Payroll & Pensions Officer

Location:

Liverpool

Hours:

36.5 hours per week
Salary: £33K - £39K+ (Dependent on experience)
Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements available

About the Role
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy payroll function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pension services. This position plays a key role in supporting employees, providing specialist advice, and ensuring smooth communication between internal stakeholders and external providers.

Key Responsibilities

Processing payroll and pensions for employees across the organisation.
Providing accurate pension estimates and specialist guidance.
Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
Liaising with internal departments and external payroll/pension providers.
Analysing payroll data and producing reports to support operational and strategic decisions.

What You Will Need

Minimum CIPP Level 3 (Highly Desirable Level
5)
Minimum 3 years' experience in high‑volume payroll processing.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident IT skills and effective communication abilities.
Experience using MHR iTrent, including configuration.
Knowledge of public sector pay and pensions (desirable).
Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
Access to an excellent pension scheme.
On‑site gym facilities (where applicable).
Access to employee discount schemes.
Cycle‑to‑work and salary sacrifice car schemes.
Health & Wellbeing support (counselling, physiotherapy, mental health support).
Enhanced family‑friendly leave provisions.
Comprehensive sick pay.

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