Pensions & Payroll Officer

£20,000 - £23,000

Permanent, Full-Time

West Yorkshire

Pensions & Payroll Officer required to join a Public Sector organisation based in West Yorkshire. My client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is an experienced Pensions & Payroll Officer to join their dynamic and growing team on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Pensions & Payroll Officer you will support and contribute to the effective delivery of the Payroll and Pensions function, working closely with the Assistant Payroll Manager, alongside the various duties below:

Key responsibilities of the Pensions & Payroll Officer

• Receive, check and process temporary and permanent payroll changes into the system
• Implement and maintain all statutory and voluntary deductions from pay
• Reconcile, validate and correct errors including sickness absence and other deductions that affect pay
• Carry out assumed pensionable pay, additional pension contributions and other various pensions administration duties
• Assist with pension scheme monthly and annual returns and internal management reports
• Maintain and enhance pension administration systems
• Co-ordinate pension related processes
• Support the Assistant Payroll Manager in the administration of auto-enrolment activities
• Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required

Required skills and experience of the Pensions & Payroll Officer

• Pensions/Payroll related qualification (desirable)
• Experience of working in a pensions or payroll related environment (essential)
• Experience of using HR/Payroll systems (essential)
• Experience and knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (desirable)
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Demonstrates initiative whilst able to take direction

This is fantastic opportunity to join a Public Sector organisation with unrivalled opportunities including the option of hybrid working.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Pensions & Payroll Officer, please apply now, or contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership.

We will be reviewing CVs on a weekly basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the closing date.

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