Payroll and Pensions Specialist

?? Location: Leicester (Hybrid - minimum 2 days/week in the office)
?? Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)
?? Salary: £31,637 - £38,249

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll & Pensions Specialist to manage payroll operations across our organisation and its subsidiaries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their payroll career, with exposure to both LGPS and TPS pension schemes.

• Process and manage monthly payroll, including pension submissions and BACs payments.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, HMRC, and third parties.
• Ensure data confidentiality and compliance with payroll legislation.
• Produce payroll and service delivery reports.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Payroll & Pensions Deputy Manager as needed.
• Assist the Payroll & Pensions Supervisor with day-to-day operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPP qualified or 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle and pension schemes (LGPS & TPS).
• Experience using integrated HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, iTrent).

Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service mindset.

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