Pension Payroll Administrator in Liverpool

Pension Payroll Administrator Liverpool City Centre (Hybrid - 1 day from home after training) Salary: Up to £34,000 (depending on experience) + annual bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible start and finish times)Are you an experienced pensions or payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for getting things right? We're looking for a Pension Payroll Administrator to join a specialist pensions operation in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions administrator, pension payroll professional, or quality assurance specialist looking to take on a senior technical role within a highly regulated environment. The Role Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and checking pension administration and payroll work for accuracy and completeness Identifying and preventing financial, regulatory, and customer risks Ensuring correct application of pensions legislation, scheme rules, and court orders Reviewing complex pension cases including death benefits and divorce-related matters Producing and issuing annual review packs, wake-up packs, and cash warning letters Supporting payroll processing activities and validating payroll outputs Assisting with HMRC reporting, PAYE submissions, and Relief at Source processes Handling escalated cases through to resolution Providing clear feedback and guidance to colleagues Supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance initiativesEssential Experience Experience reviewing, checking, or quality assuring pension, payroll, benefits, or reporting work Strong understanding of regulated processes and compliance requirements Experience handling complex member cases Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Ability to identify errors, assess risk, and make sound decisions Strong written and verbal communication skillsDesirable Experience Defined Benefit (DB) or Defined Contribution (DC) pensions experience Pension payroll administration Knowledge of PAYE and HMRC reporting requirements Experience dealing with death benefits and beneficiary settlements Understanding of pension sharing orders and divorce cases Knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks PMI, CIPP, payroll, pensions, finance, or administration qualificationsWhat's on Offer Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience Annual bonus scheme Hybrid working (1 day from home after training) 35-hour working week with flexible start and finish times 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Central Liverpool location with excellent transport links Supportive, collaborative working environment Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities Regular social events and additional benefits Sick pay (after qualifying period)If you're interested, please send your CV to: Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age