Full Time Payroll & Pensions Assistant in Sheffield

We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for a Payroll & Pensions Officer, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

Location: Central Sheffield Headquarters, S1

Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time) - Mon-Fri

Contract: 12 months Fixed term

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, and assisting the Payroll & Pensions Officer with the development and functionality of the Payroll system in accordance with current legislation and organisational policies, ultimately supporting the efficient delivery of payroll and pensions services.

To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience working in a Payroll and Pensions environment, possess a thorough understanding of payroll legislation, and demonstrate excellent communication skills to deliver a quality support service. You will need a Foundation Level CIPP Qualification and GCSEs, including Maths and English (A to C or equivalent).

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We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but are not limited to) enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle to work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake regulated activity which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

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