Payroll & Pensions Officer

Part Time Permanent Position 2-3 days a week City of London Hybrid working £38-42k FTE Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their busy team Duties include; • Provide input to the external payroll bureau and review outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness • Validate payroll calculations, including pay, deductions, and statutory requirements • Monitor and reconcile bureau outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies • Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in line with organisational deadlines • Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll and pension legislation • Oversee payments to third parties (e.g. HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies) • Manage and respond to requests for information in line with legal and regulatory requirements • Maintain accurate records and audit trails • Support pension processes including contributions, enrolment, and reporting • Liaise with pension providers to ensure accurate and compliant administration • Monitor pension data integrity and resolve issues • Act as the key point of contact within the organisation for payroll and pensions queries • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external providers • Provide clear and timely communication on payroll matters • Support the implementation of a new payroll bureau and system • Contribute to system testing, data validation, and process design • Assist with transition planning and knowledge transfer You will able to; • Demonstrable experience in public sector payroll • Strong knowledge of pensions administration and legislation • Experience working with external payroll bureaus • Proven ability to validate payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies • Good understanding of statutory and third-party payment processes • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Experience of payroll system or bureau transitions • Knowledge of relevant public sector schemes (e.g. LGPS, NHS, Teachers, etc.) • Familiarity with payroll compliance and audit requirements If you have all of the above, and you are seeking a part-time role only, then please apply now No sponsorship available for this post Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk