This is a specialist payroll and pensions administration role responsible for processing pay and pension data accurately, resolving queries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role also involves analysing data, supporting team members, improving processes, and acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers on payroll-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll and pension transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and update employee payroll and pension records in systems like SAP or similar.
• Handle and resolve employee and manager queries related to pay, pensions, and policies.
• Perform manual calculations for salaries, deductions, leave, and entitlements where required.
• Analyse payroll and pension data to identify errors, discrepancies, and trends.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and internal procedures.
• Support and guide team members by checking work and providing training/advice.
• Prepare and generate reports, correspondence, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Assist in process improvements and system updates to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle confidential employee data securely and maintain proper audit trails for all activities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in payroll and/or pensions administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, regulations, and calculations.
• Proficiency in financial/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to interpret and explain complex information clearly.
• Good Excel and IT skills for data handling and reporting.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience in problem-solving and resolving complex payroll issues.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.