Payroll & Pensions Officer
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,603.0 to £39,276.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33K - £39K |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9SJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4765997_1770289765 |
Summary
Payroll & Pensions Officer
Location: Liverpool
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Salary: £33K - £39K+ (Dependent on experience)
Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements available
About the Role
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy payroll function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pension services. This position plays a key role in supporting employees, providing specialist advice, and ensuring smooth communication between internal stakeholders and external providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing payroll and pensions for employees across the organisation.
- Providing accurate pension estimates and specialist guidance.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
- Liaising with internal departments and external payroll/pension providers.
- Analysing payroll data and producing reports to support operational and strategic decisions.
What You Will Need
- Minimum CIPP Level 3 (Highly Desirable Level 5)
- Minimum 3 years' experience in high‑volume payroll processing.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident IT skills and effective communication abilities.
- Experience using MHR iTrent, including configuration.
- Knowledge of public sector pay and pensions (desirable).
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Access to an excellent pension scheme.
- On‑site gym facilities (where applicable).
- Access to employee discount schemes.
- Cycle‑to‑work and salary sacrifice car schemes.
- Health & Wellbeing support (counselling, physiotherapy, mental health support).
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave provisions.
- Comprehensive sick pay.
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