Overview
Department Payroll & Pension Services
Location Ormskirk
Salary £26,093 to £28,031 per annum
Fixed term contract for 12 months - Campus based role
Post Type Full Time
Closing Date Tuesday 24 March 2026
Reference EHA2508-0326
Were here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll & Pensions Administrator to join the Finance Department at Edge Hill University, this role provides an effective and efficient Payroll and Pensions administration service.
Your Main Duties Will Include
* Providing accurate and timely production of the universities payments i.e. salaries and expenses, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation including PAYE, NI, SSP SMP.
* Being first point of contact for staff payroll and pension queries, and ensuring the efficient operation of auto-enrolment, starters and leavers processing, additional hours claims processing and add hoc payments.
* To process amendments to contracts, terminations and monitoring of fixed term contracts, updating the payroll/HR information systems and ensuring appropriate action is taken, relevant letters are issued, and amendments are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Alex Lester, Head of Payroll, Pensions and Finance Systems at or Sian Maxwell, Payroll Manager at
About You
As Payroll & Pensions Administrator, you will have:
* Previous experience working in a busy Payroll role with working knowledge of statutory payments and deductions including PAYE, NI, SSP and SMP
* An understanding of the public sector pension scheme rules and of statutory legislation relating to occupational pension schemes including an awareness of the consequences of not adhering to legislation
* An understanding of the boundaries and importance of professional confidentiality and data protection
* Competently and adaptability in utilising technology to maximise service impact, including Payroll/HR systems, Microsoft products especially Excel
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
* A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
* Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
* Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
* Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
* A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
* Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
About
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, weve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if youve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isnt about how much you take in. Its about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is A great success story an institution that improves and impresses year after year Times Higher Education.
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