Payroll & Pensions Officer
9 days ago
Barnet
Temporary Payroll & Pensions Officer must have Public Sector Pensions experience Barnet Temporary Payroll & Pensions OfficerHybrid Working | 36 Hours per Week | Public Sector Pensions Experience Essential A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has strong technical payroll knowledge, and brings hands‑on experience with public sector pension schemes such as LGPS or TPS. Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility alongside a supportive team culture. Key Responsibilities • Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for 500+ employees, including full‑time, part‑time, and casual staff., • Administer public sector pension schemes (LGPS, TPS), ensuring full compliance with statutory and scheme‑specific regulations., • Maintain compliance with payroll and pension legislation, including tax, National Insurance, and auto‑enrolment requirements., • Work closely with HR to ensure seamless integration of employee data, contracts, and changes affecting payroll and pensions., • Respond promptly and professionally to payroll and pension queries, providing clear guidance and resolutions., • Prepare and submit statutory returns (P60s, P45s) and year‑end pension contributions., • Liaise with pension scheme providers to ensure accurate reporting of contributions, starters, leavers, and retirement cases., • Maintain and update payroll and pension systems, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency., • Process payroll for new starters and leavers, ensuring timely inclusion or removal from payroll and pension schemes., • Oversee deductions including PAYE, NI, student loans, and pension contributions., • Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and robust processes., • Identify opportunities to improve payroll and pension processes for greater efficiency and accuracy., • Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports for senior management, including payroll summaries and pension contribution data., • Provide training and guidance to HR and finance colleagues on payroll and pension matters., • Stay up‑to‑date with changes in payroll and pension regulations, advising on necessary policy updates.About You, • Proven experience in public sector pensions administration is essential., • Strong payroll processing background, ideally within a large or complex organisation., • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills., • A confident communicator able to work collaboratively across departments., • Proficient in payroll systems and comfortable working with data.What’s on Offer, • Competitive salary depending on experience., • Hybrid working arrangement., • Opportunity to contribute to a respected public sector organisation.