We are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll & Pensions Specialist into a pivotal role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who enjoys variety, ownership, and working across both payroll and pensions in a broad, hands‑on capacity.
This position will suit someone confident managing a full end-to-end payroll, while also playing a key role in pensions administration, systems improvement, and process development. The role offers real scope to make an impact and contribute to ongoing change and improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end management of a complex payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing
* Full responsibility for pensions administration, including auto-enrolment, contributions, queries, and liaison with providers
* Managing payroll and pension‑related audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
* Acting as the main point of contact for payroll and pensions queries across the business
* Supporting and leading on system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements
* Managing changes to payroll and pensions legislation and ensuring compliance at all times
* Producing reports and analysis for finance and senior stakeholder
* Supporting year‑end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and audits
* Identifying efficiencies and improving payroll controls and documentation
About You
* Proven experience in a senior role
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pensions
* Experience managing payrolls
* Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of payroll operation
* Experience supporting or leading system implementations or process changes
* High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
* Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders across the business
* CIPP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
What’s on Offer
* A varied and autonomous role with real ownership
* Exposure to projects, change, and system improvements
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working and flexibility
Long-term stability with opportunities to shape and improve processes
Due to the confidential nature of this hire, further details about the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates only.
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