Leeds Beckett University
Payroll and Pension Adviser (Fixed Term until April 2027)
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Job Description
Are you an experienced payroll and pensions professional?
We are seeking a Payroll and Pensions Adviser to lead the full payroll lifecycle and support the administration of our defined benefit pension schemes.
Reporting to the Payroll and Pensions Manager you will ensure the delivery of an accurate, timely, and compliant payroll service while maintaining high standards of governance and statutory compliance.
In this role, you will provide advice on payroll and pension matters and be a key member of the team building productive relationships across the organisation.
You will be an organised payroll professional, used to meeting deadlines and confident in analysing data and using HR and Payroll systems.
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What We’re Looking For
- Extensive payroll experience in a large, complex organisation
- Strong HR and payroll systems expertise
- Practical experience of defined benefit pension processes
- High quality customer service skills
- Experience with MHR iTrent is desirable but not essential
We are proud of our values and are looking for candidates who reflect them in their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cameron Rooke da Costa, interim Payroll and Pension Manager at C.Rooke-DaCosta@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Closing Date Sunday 19th July 2026 at 2359
Interviews expected to take place w/c 27th July & 3rd August 2026 (this may be subject to change)
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Working at our university offers access to a wide range of benefits, including generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, discounted study fees, subsidised fitness facilities, and more.
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly encourage candidates from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, who are currently under‑represented at this level. All appointments are made on merit.
Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.
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