Pay & Benefits Officer - 12 Month Contract
Employer:
Torus Group
Location:
Liverpool, L1 6RA
Pay:
Contract Type:
Contract
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
29/04/2026
About this job
Job Advert As part of an exciting group transformation programme, we are expanding our People Services team and are looking for a detail-focused and customer-driven Payroll and Benefits Officer to join Torus.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a high-quality, accurate, and timely payroll, pensions, and benefits service to colleagues across the organisation, while also contributing to the development and improvement of People Services systems, data, and projects.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across People Services, Finance, and project teams, you will help drive efficient, compliant, and continuously improving processes as part of our wider transformation journey.
This role is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract.
This is a hybrid working role, combining office-based and home working.
The team comes together every Monday at our Liverpool City Centre office, with additional attendance required at our Stonebridge, St Helens or Warrington offices in line with business needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Processing and maintaining payroll, pensions, and benefits data, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
* Administering LGPS and GPP pension schemes, as well as new starters, leavers, and contractual changes
* Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and internal policies
* Working closely with Finance to support payroll processing and year-end returns
* Investigating and resolving payroll and pension queries efficiently
* Maintaining and reconciling payroll-related financial data and resolving discrepancies
* Supporting People Services systems, projects, and process improvements
* Acting as a key point of contact for colleagues, providing advice and guidance on payroll and benefits
* Contributing to audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working in a payroll, pensions, or reward & benefits role
* Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements
* Experience processing payroll in a multi-payroll or complex organisation
* Knowledge of LGPS pension schemes (desirable)
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong Excel and data management skills
* Ability to manage confidential information and make sound decisions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face, competency-based interview on Thursday 30th April at our Liverpool City Centre office.
Additional Information
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire
* Fit For Work DBS check (if required for role)
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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