Payroll & Pensions Officer in City of London

Part Time Permanent Position 2-3 days a week in the City of London with hybrid/remote working options. Salary: £42-47k FTE.

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their busy team. Duties include:

• Provide input to the external payroll bureau and review outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Validate payroll calculations, including pay, deductions, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile bureau outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in line with organisational deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll and pension legislation.
• Oversee payments to third parties (e.g. HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies).
• Manage and respond to requests for information in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Support pension processes including contributions, enrolment, and reporting.
• Liaise with pension providers to ensure accurate and compliant administration.
• Monitor pension data integrity and resolve issues.
• Act as the key point of contact within the organisation for payroll and pensions queries.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external providers.
• Provide clear and timely communication on payroll matters.
• Support the implementation of a new payroll bureau and system.
• Contribute to system testing, data validation, and process design.
• Assist with transition planning and knowledge transfer.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in public sector payroll.
• Strong knowledge of pensions administration and legislation.
• Experience working with external payroll bureaus.
• Proven ability to validate payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies.
• Good understanding of statutory and third-party payment processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of payroll system or bureau transitions.
• Knowledge of relevant public sector schemes (e.g. LGPS, NHS, Teachers, etc.).
• Familiarity with payroll compliance and audit requirements.

If you have all of the above, and you are seeking a part-time role only, then please apply now. No sponsorship available for this post.