At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer pensions and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Leading education organisation with a focus on employee support.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a values-driven team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the education sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll and pensions, ideally in educational settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Polkadotfrog are delighted to be partnering with a leading education organisation in the search for a Pensions & Payroll Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pensions and payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant, and employee‑focused support. Working in Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds with hybrid working available for 2‑3 days per week.
Working closely with HR colleagues, payroll providers and pension schemes, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate employee records, processing payroll‑related changes and ensuring pension information is administered correctly and on time.
Key Responsibilities- Administer pension processes across the organisation, with a particular focus on Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Process payroll‑related employee lifecycle changes, including:
- Starters and leavers
- Contractual changes
- Salary amendments
- Maternity, paternity and other family leave
- Absence‑related payroll adjustments
- Pension enrolment and pension changes
- Liaise with payroll providers, pension administrators and internal stakeholders to ensure information is processed accurately and within deadlines.
- Support data audits and reporting activities to ensure high levels of data integrity.
- Previous payroll experience, ideally within: Academy trusts, Schools, Colleges or Further education settings.
- Experience processing payroll changes relating to: Starters and leavers, Contractual variations, Salary changes, Family leave, Pension enrolment and pension administration.
- Strong working knowledge of TPS and LGPS.
- Experience using iTrent HR and Payroll highly desirable.
This role is ideal for someone who is genuinely passionate about pensions administration and understands the importance of accuracy, compliance and employee service. You will be confident handling complex pension queries, maintaining accurate records and ensuring that pension and payroll changes are processed correctly and on time.
If you are a proactive and detail‑focused professional looking to make a meaningful contribution within a values‑driven education organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Pensions & Payroll Officer in Ipswich employer: Spider Web Recruitment Ltd
Polkadotfrog is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, with the flexibility of hybrid working. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive culture and focus on accuracy and compliance, ensuring that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the education sector. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises employee well-being and professional development.
Contact Details:
Spider Web Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
