Pensions Officer

Summary

Join a Local Authority for a 3-4 week contract as a Payroll & Pensions Officer. In this role, you will ensure accurate payroll and pension administration, adhering to statutory requirements and council policies. You will be the primary contact for payroll and pension inquiries, providing a professional and customer-focused service while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage payroll transactions using the iTrent HR/Payroll system, including handling new hires, departures, salary adjustments, secondments, acting-up arrangements, and contract changes.
• Process statutory and occupational payments such as maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Handle travel and mileage claims in line with policy and legal regulations.
• Calculate and manage payroll overpayment recoveries and related communications.
• Review and verify payroll reports, back pay calculations, and incremental progression payments.
• Offer guidance to managers and employees on LGPS, NHS, and Teachers’ Pension schemes.
• Assist with pension auto-enrolment activities, eligibility assessments, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Recent experience in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administration.
• Proficiency in using the iTrent HR/Payroll system.
• Experience in providing payroll and pension advice to employees and managers.
• Familiarity with processing payroll and pension transactions in a dynamic environment.
• Professional qualifications in payroll, pensions, HR, or related fields are beneficial.

Additional Information

Working hours: TBC

Contract Duration: 3-4 weeks

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office (HSC)

Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly

Application Deadline: 2nd November 2026, apply as soon as possible.