The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
We are looking for a dedicated Pensions and Payroll Assistant to join our busy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our staff are paid accurately and their pension benefits are managed efficiently. You'll be right at the heart of our operations, working closely with colleagues across HR, Finance, and external providers.
About the role
Your role will be split between supporting our vital payroll and pensions functions. Day to day duties will include:
* Creating accurate new employee records within the payroll system and respective pension schemes.
* Assisting with the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records.
* Handling a variety of daily administration tasks across the University's multiple pension schemes.
* Assisting the team with the end-to-end process of running monthly payrolls.
* Handling incoming employee requests and resolving payroll and pensions queries promptly and professionally.
About you
The successful applicant will sit within the payroll team and work closely with the Pensions Specialist. The ideal candidate will have some experience working in payroll and/or pension environment. You will have a methodical approach to workload and will be expected to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
You will also have:
* Excellent administration skills with great attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
* Competence using Excel, Word, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
* Experience in providing excellent written and verbal communication.
* Experience of working with others in a team.
What we can offer
In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
How to apply
To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter to our website.
We encourage early applications - the advert may close before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Small via
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Further details
Job Details
Department
Human Resources
Location
Guildford
Salary
£28,031 to £31,236 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 12 October 2025
Reference
047225