Payroll & Pensions Officer

Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy and supportive people team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced environment, supporting the delivery of accurate payroll and pension administration services.

Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the end-to-end payroll process while ensuring compliance with pension regulations and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for employees.
• Input, maintain, and validate payroll data including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, sickness, and other payroll transactions.
• Support payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate deductions for tax, National Insurance, pensions, and other statutory payments.
• Administer pension schemes, including enrolments, opt-ins, opt-outs, contributions, and pension reporting.
• Liaise with pension providers and respond to employee pension queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll and pension records in line with GDPR and company policies.
• Process salary changes, promotions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Resolve payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including P60s and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support audits and provide payroll and pension data as required.
• Produce payroll reports and assist with payroll-related administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, payroll legislation, and pension regulations.