Payroll and Penions Officer

About the vacancy: Working within our People and Organisational Development function, this is a full time, permanent vacancy working within a busy and supportive team in a fast-paced environment.
The focus of the role is to ensure efficient delivery of the Payroll and pension service through effective workload management, including payroll processing and pension administration.
The team consists of 9 colleagues who regularly process payrolls in excess of 5,000 people a month through our HR & Payroll system, MHR iTrent. You will work alongside our existing Payroll and Pensions Officers to provide a seamless, proactive and efficient Payroll and Pensions service.
Key responsibilities include maintaining a good working knowledge of the pension schemes that UWE participates in; to ensure that employee queries are resolved in a timely and accurate manner; ensure all payroll processing and pensions administration is completed by the required deadlines; to support the Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager and to ensure the pension service provided is enhanced for our customers.
About you:
You will have experience of working in a large complex organisation with significant experience in all payroll related transactions plus a working knowledge of government related pension schemes for example the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
You will be comfortable using IT databases and payroll systems and be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge developed through significant experience of working in Payroll and pensions.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 36,000 students and 4,200 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes as well as opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic and also male candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
Further information
This is a full-time permanent post, working 37 hours per week over 5 days. UWE are operating a hybrid working and this post will require at least 3 days a week on campus while the remaining 2 days can be at home.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Sage on email tracey.sage@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on 7 February 2024.

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