Remote Payroll and Pensions Specialist - 3 month contract

Main Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll processing across six group companies.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation.
• Administer and reconcile pension contributions, with particular responsibility for NEST pension processes.
• Review payroll outputs from the managed payroll provider and investigate discrepancies where required.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data, reporting and records are accurate.
• Resolve payroll and pension-related queries and support the management of existing payroll backlogs.
• Ensure compliance with auto-enrolment legislation
• Produce payroll reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, automation and overall efficiency.
• Support the ongoing optimisation of systems and help implement best-practice payroll procedures.

Profile

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of NEST pensions, including pension contributions, auto-enrolment and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to ensure payroll and pension data is accurate and compliant.
• Experience working collaboratively with HR, Finance and external payroll service providers.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage payroll queries professionally and effectively.

Job Offer

• Salary yearly equivalent of £60,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• A 3-month interim fixed-term contract.