Payroll & Pensions Officer
Location: Liverpool
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Salary: £33K+
Flexible working arrangements available
About the Role
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy payroll function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pension services. This position plays a key role in supporting employees, providing specialist advice, and ensuring smooth communication between internal stakeholders and external providers.
Key Responsibilities
Processing payroll and pensions for employees across the organisation.
Providing accurate pension estimates and specialist guidance.
Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
Liaising with internal departments and external payroll/pension providers.
Analysing payroll data and producing reports to support operational and strategic decisions.What You Will Need
CIPP Level 5 Diploma (Technician or Advanced Technician)
Minimum 3 years' experience in high‑volume payroll processing.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident IT skills and effective communication abilities.
Experience using MHR iTrent, including configuration.
Knowledge of public sector pay and pensions (desirable).
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
Access to an excellent pension scheme.
On‑site gym facilities (where applicable).
Access to employee discount schemes.
Cycle‑to‑work and salary sacrifice car schemes.
Health & Wellbeing support (counselling, physiotherapy, mental health support).
Enhanced family‑friendly leave provisions.
Comprehensive sick pay.
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