Position Overview
Post Title: Payroll & Pensions Assistant
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Salary: Grade 4 (£26,403 – £28,142) – To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri
Location: Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield / Agile home working
We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for a Payroll & Pensions Assistant, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.
Responsibilities
The role will support the Payroll & Pensions function by ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, which contributes to enhanced employee satisfaction. Specific tasks include:
* Processing end to end payroll data
* Resolving pay and pension related queries
* Updating and maintaining employee records
* Assisting the Payroll & Pensions Officer with the development and functionality of the Payroll system in accordance with current legislation and organisational policies
* Supporting the efficient delivery of payroll and pensions services
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
* Previous experience working in a Payroll and Pensions environment
* Knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation
* Excellent communication skills to deliver a quality support service
* Good multitasking ability
* Confidence with using ICT systems
* Foundation Level CIPP Qualification
* GCSEs, including Maths and English (A to C or equivalent)
Benefits
New starters will commence at the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. Other benefits include:
* 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 5 years to 32 days and subsequently to a maximum of 37 days
* Generous flexi time attendance scheme and potential accrual of up to 13 days of flexi time to be taken within a year
* Auto‑enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (5.5% to 12.5% contributions)
* Enhanced sick pay
* Access to free on‑site gyms
* Cycle 2 work scheme
* Access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies
* Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
* Opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups, including minority ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBT+ and individuals with disabilities. We also support those who require Part Time/Job share working hours.
Pre‑Employment Screening
Appointment is subject to successful pre‑employment screening, including:
* Asylum and immigration check
* References and medical screening
* Standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (current and spent criminal records)
* Enhanced checks for regulated activity roles (working with children or vulnerable adults)
Safeguarding
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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