Payroll and Benefits Officer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £25,915 – £27,443 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Officer to join our busy Payroll and Benefits team. You will deliver accurate and compliant payroll services for approximately 1,000 employees, working closely with the People Services team to manage payroll processing, pensions administration, statutory compliance, and employee queries. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated payroll professional looking to develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately process fixed and variable payroll data, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time
Administer payroll deductions including PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments
Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension provider, and statutory reporting requirements
Manage pension scheme administration including auto-enrolment, opt-ins/outs, refunds, and reporting
Complete year-end payroll processes including P11Ds and P60s
Resolve payroll, benefits, and pension queries efficiently and professionally
Liaise with HMRC, Finance, People Services, and pension providers
Support internal and external audits and maintain high standards of compliance
Assist with payroll process improvements and documentation
Mentor and support the Payroll Apprentice
Maintain strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance
Essential Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a payroll role
Strong understanding of PAYE, NIC, statutory payments, and payroll legislation
Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and data processing skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Confident communication and customer service skills
Ability to identify payroll discrepancies and resolve issues independently
Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills
Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements
Desirable Experience
Experience using iTrent
Knowledge of public sector or education payroll environments
Experience administering LGPS and Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Awareness of payroll and benefits compliance requirements
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Permanent, stable role within a supportive team
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Collaborative working environment
Meaningful work supporting education and public services
Safeguarding Commitment
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding screening.
Contact us:
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services