Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer

• Locations

  Knowsley, Merseyside

• Salary

  Up to £31500 per annum

• Sector

  HR, HR, Marketing & Sales

• Type

  Permanent

Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer

Contract: Permanent Role.
Salary: Up to £31,500
Location: Merseyside

I am recruiting for a Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer based in Merseyside. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary of up to £31,500, 32 days holiday plus bank holidays, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

The Role: Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer

Ensure the smooth and accurate processing of end-to-end monthly payroll while managing pension administration for the organisation and its associated training provider.

Key Responsibilities: Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer

• Support the Payroll & Pensions Manager in delivering a timely and efficient payroll service.
• Process new starters, leavers, and contractual changes accurately.
• Ensure correct pension enrolment and contributions
• Handle payroll claims, including timesheets, additional hours, and expenses.
• Manage statutory payments such as sickness and parental leave.
• Process tax code changes, student loan deductions, and court orders.
• Provide payroll and pension advice to employees in a helpful and confidential manner.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reports, and year-end processing.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory payroll regulations.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience in a busy environment.
• GCSE Maths & English (A-C)* – AAT or CIPP membership is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage high-volume data processing.
• Experience in payroll calculations (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments).
• Knowledge of LGPS & Teachers’ Pensions is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to resolve payroll queries effectively.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of meeting strict deadlines.

APPLY NOW! Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated People Operations & Payroll team in a rewarding and stable role.

Appointment to this role requires enhanced disclosure and vetting checks in line with the organisation’s safeguarding policies.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.