Payroll & Pensions Administrator – 12 Month Contract

Summary

Working Arrangements

• The team meets in the office every Thursday.
  
  


• Initial training will be conducted on-site with colleagues.
  
  


• Training may require several days of office attendance each week, depending on progress.
  
  


• Remote work is possible after successful completion of training.
  
  


• Occasional additional office attendance may be necessary, sometimes at short notice.
  
  


• Increased office presence will be required during the implementation of a new IT system in October.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll and pension transactions within set deadlines.
  
  


• Manage changes to pay, employee records, contracts, and pension details.
  
  


• Support the administration of DBS applications and related tasks.
  
  


• Utilize SAP and other systems for payroll and administrative duties.
  
  


• Calculate pay, pensions, leave entitlements, and employment terms.
  
  


• Analyze data and apply procedures for accurate processing.
  
  


• Draft correspondence, standard letters, and written communications.
  
  


• Maintain and update employee and pension records.
  
  


• Address telephone, email, and written inquiries.
  
  


• Provide advice and guidance to customers, managers, and employees.
  
  


• Handle confidential employee information with care.
  
  


• Prepare payment details and assist with invoice processing as needed.
  
  


• Build effective relationships with colleagues and managers.
  
  


• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and professional standards.
  
  

Essential

• Strong numeracy skills for accurate financial calculations.
  
  


• Excellent written communication skills for professional correspondence.
  
  


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Strong verbal communication and customer service abilities.
  
  


• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
  
  


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  
  


• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
  


• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalent experience.
  
  


• Experience in payroll, pensions, finance, HR, or administrative roles.
  
  


• Experience providing advice and support to customers or managers.
  
  


• Good understanding of office systems and administrative processes.
  
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in payroll or pensions administration.
  
  


• Knowledge of payroll or pensions regulations and processes.
  
  


• CIPP, NVQ Level 3 (Payroll or Pensions Administration) or equivalent.
  
  


• Experience with SAP or other large corporate systems.
  
  


• Experience in specialist payroll, pensions, finance, or HR environments.
  
  


• Experience with financial systems for invoicing or related tasks.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £26.99 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 12 Month Contract
  
  


• Hybrid Working
  
  


• County Hall, Chichester
  
  


• Comprehensive Training Provided
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to join a well-established Payroll and Pensions team
  
  


• Varied role combining administration, payroll, pensions, and customer service responsibilities
  
  


• Exposure to large-scale systems, processes, and organizational change projects