Payroll and Pensions Officer

We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for someone to come and work for a fantastic organisation which performs such a vital role for the people of South Yorkshire.
Working for the fire and rescue service is more than just a job- it’s a chance to support an organisation with an incredible brand, strong values and which saves lives.
You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits, including:
• Excellent holidays – 28 days
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working and a generous Flexi time attendance scheme
• Discounts at major retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues
• Free health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Free use of state of the art gym facilities
The Financial Services team comprise of Accountancy, Financial Systems, Payments and Revenues and Payroll and Pensions.
Due to recent pension legislation changes we are looking for an individual to support the existing Payroll and Pensions team in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of a Payroll and Pensions function.
To be considered for this role you will possess the relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience as detailed in the person specification. The key duties are included within the Job Description.
If this is you, apply today by explaining how you meet the essential requirements on the job description and person specification.
For more information about the role, please contact Claire Davies on 0114 2532472.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd March 2024 at Midnight
Interviews will be week commencing Monday 11th March 2024
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

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