Payroll & Pension Officer
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000.00 to £46,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 3JA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/679511_1773948603 |
Summary
Payroll & Pensions Officer
Salary: Up to 46,000 DOE
Contract: 6 months FTC
Hours: Full‑time or Part‑time Considered
Location: Dundee
Overview
Search are delighted to be recruiting for a Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy and fast‑paced organisation on a fixed‑term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a varied role where you'll support the delivery of accurate monthly payroll, ensure high‑quality pension administration, and contribute to process improvements across the department.
Working as part of a small, friendly team, you'll liaise regularly with internal departments and external partners, handle a range of queries, and play a key part in keeping payroll operations running smoothly.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave
- Hybrid structure
- Flexible working opportunities
- Free on‑site parking
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing
Oversee and process monthly payroll within a fast‑paced environment - Pension Administration
Manage pension administration, ensuring accurate contributions and regulatory compliance
- Query Resolution
Liaise with internal teams and third‑party providers to resolve payroll and pension queries
- Data Management
Carry out data entry, administrative tasks and maintain accurate employee records.
- Process Improvement
Support process mapping and identify opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll processes.
What We're Looking For
- Payroll Experience
Experience in payroll and pensions administration.
- System Proficiency
Strong knowledge of payroll systems, Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Data Accuracy
Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence working with sensitive data
High Performance
Ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards
- Proactive Mindset
Someone proactive, solutions‑focused and open to improving processes
If this feels like the right role for you, I'd love to hear from you - click apply and I'll be in touch to have a conversation.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age