Pension and Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | NN10 6EN |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9949 |
Summary
We're looking for a Pension & Payroll Administrator to join our Shared Services team based in Rushden.
Location: Marriott House, Rushden - hybrid working available, with travel to the office required (1-2 days per week plus collaboration days).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5-hour shift pattern between 8am to 5:30pm, 5pm Friday) - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
As a valued member of our pensions and payroll team, you'll be a Subject Matter Expert in pension administration responsible for the daily management of various pension schemes. Working in a supportive environment, you'll ensure accurate processing of contributions, handle member communications, and maintain compliance across all our pension arrangements.
What will you be responsible for?As a Pension & Payroll Administrator, you'll be working within the Shared Services team, supporting them in delivering excellent pension administration. Your day to day will include:
-Processing and reconciling pension contributions and data schedules accurately and on time
-Handling member-related changes including starters, leavers, retirements, and bereavements
-Responding to queries from stakeholders within service level agreements
-Supporting with periodic re-enrolment and compliance audits
-Collaborating with the wider team to share knowledge and provide coverage
What are we looking for?This role of Pension & Payroll Administrator is great for you if:
-You have experience in pension administration (essential)
-You have strong attention to detail and excel at managing priorities
-You're comfortable with Excel and other systems
-You communicate clearly and build collaborative relationships
-You're passionate about providing supportive service to colleagues
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
Location: Marriott House, Rushden - hybrid working available, with travel to the office required (1-2 days per week plus collaboration days).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5-hour shift pattern between 8am to 5:30pm, 5pm Friday) - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
As a valued member of our pensions and payroll team, you'll be a Subject Matter Expert in pension administration responsible for the daily management of various pension schemes. Working in a supportive environment, you'll ensure accurate processing of contributions, handle member communications, and maintain compliance across all our pension arrangements.
What will you be responsible for?As a Pension & Payroll Administrator, you'll be working within the Shared Services team, supporting them in delivering excellent pension administration. Your day to day will include:
-Processing and reconciling pension contributions and data schedules accurately and on time
-Handling member-related changes including starters, leavers, retirements, and bereavements
-Responding to queries from stakeholders within service level agreements
-Supporting with periodic re-enrolment and compliance audits
-Collaborating with the wider team to share knowledge and provide coverage
What are we looking for?This role of Pension & Payroll Administrator is great for you if:
-You have experience in pension administration (essential)
-You have strong attention to detail and excel at managing priorities
-You're comfortable with Excel and other systems
-You communicate clearly and build collaborative relationships
-You're passionate about providing supportive service to colleagues
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
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