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* West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds – Hybrid opportunity
* 1 FTE - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
* Salary: £32,205 - £36,084 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pension and Payroll Lead to oversee the effective delivery of payroll and pensions administration across the organisation. This key role will ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, manage auto-enrolment and pension scheme administration, and act as the primary liaison with our outsourced payroll provider. You will play a vital role in maintaining accuracy, managing risk, and ensuring the smooth and timely processing of payroll and pension contributions.
Working closely with HR, Finance, and external partners, you will lead on quality assurance, resolve discrepancies, and provide expert guidance to colleagues on payroll and pensions matters. You will also support the ongoing development of processes, documentation, and training, helping to embed best practice and improve understanding across the organisation. In addition, you will contribute to system improvements, including supporting transitions and ensuring continuity of service.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will be highly organised, confident in interpreting legislation, and able to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders. If you are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
* Family friendly policies and flexible working
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking
* Canteen
* Company events
* Access to various memberships and discount schemes
* Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
* Funded subject course development for your role
* Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
* Career progression opportunities
Closing Date: 8:00am on Thursday 11th June
Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.
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