Pension Fund Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,064 to £31,022 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 6293 |
Summary
Salary: £29,064 - £31,022
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 6 months
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security
If you are organised with great attention to detail and have experience of working in a payroll environment, we have an ideal opportunity for you! Join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Pension Fund Payroll Officer.
As a Pension Fund Payroll Officer, you will work alongside the Pension Fund Payroll Manager to assist with the day to day running if the Fund’s payroll. You will be responsible for ensuring the monthly pensioner payroll is accurate, completing statutory returns and making associated payments, such as RTI returns to HMRC and tax payments.
You will provide a high-quality service to all scheme members, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively. You will also be responsible for making immediate payments of pension benefits.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and thrive under pressure while meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities. You will be highly numerate with good attention to detail and demonstrate exceptional inter-personal and organisational skills with the ability to collaborate well with others. You will ideally have experience of working in a payroll team with specific knowledge of pensioner payrolls.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive.
Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact James Franklin, Pensions Administration Lead via email at James.Franklin@wiltshire.gov.uk
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 6 months
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security
If you are organised with great attention to detail and have experience of working in a payroll environment, we have an ideal opportunity for you! Join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Pension Fund Payroll Officer.
As a Pension Fund Payroll Officer, you will work alongside the Pension Fund Payroll Manager to assist with the day to day running if the Fund’s payroll. You will be responsible for ensuring the monthly pensioner payroll is accurate, completing statutory returns and making associated payments, such as RTI returns to HMRC and tax payments.
You will provide a high-quality service to all scheme members, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively. You will also be responsible for making immediate payments of pension benefits.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and thrive under pressure while meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities. You will be highly numerate with good attention to detail and demonstrate exceptional inter-personal and organisational skills with the ability to collaborate well with others. You will ideally have experience of working in a payroll team with specific knowledge of pensioner payrolls.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive.
Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact James Franklin, Pensions Administration Lead via email at James.Franklin@wiltshire.gov.uk
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
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