Payroll & Pensions Specialist

Payroll & Pensions Specialist

Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with a proactive and innovative education provider to recruit a Payroll & Pensions Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis. You will be responsible for supporting a range of payroll and pension activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation and play a vital role in payroll and pensions management.

Contract: temporary contract until March 2025, ideally to start immediately.

Full time with hybrid working available (3 days in the office per week)

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: circa £20-£26 per hour

As the Payroll & Pensions Specialist, you will have the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for complex payroll and pensions queries, providing support to the Payroll Team on standard queries.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff in accordance with employment terms, financial regulations, and legislation.
• Complete monthly payroll processes and reviews, establishing an audit trail and obtaining sign-off.
• Create and submit monthly bac's files to the Finance Department within the scheduled pay dates.
• Assist in implementing revised rates of pay, variable allowances, and payment & deductions in line with national rates.
• Support annual audits of payroll processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with tax year changes and updates.
• Manage the recovery of salary overpayments, communicate with employees, and conduct ongoing monthly monitoring.
• Deliver effective and timely pensions administration, overseeing all pension schemes offered by our client, including provision of information and assistance to employees.
• Collect and reconcile monthly and annual returns for various pension schemes, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

CandidateRequirements:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a payroll and pensions role ideally within a similar environment.
• Previous experience using the payroll system Unit4 would be preferable.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle complex queries.
• Proficient in payroll and pension software and systems.

If you would like to discuss this role further and receive a copy of the role profile then we would love to hear from you, please click apply online today and a member of the team will be in touch.

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