An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll & Pensions professional to support the delivery of a high-quality payroll and pensions service within a leading university environment. We are seeking a knowledgeable, detail-driven individual who can help ensure the accurate and timely payment of staff, maintain high compliance standards, and provide expert support on payroll processes, pensions administration and statutory reporting. You will play a key role within the Payroll & Pensions Team, working closely with the Payroll & Pensions Manager to maintain efficient operations, develop best-practice processes, and deliver excellent customer service across the University
Role Information
*Contract type: Temporary
*Salary: £180 - £220 day rate
*Working hours: Full-time (with flexibility required during key payroll periods)
*Location: London (with hybrid working arrangements in line with University policy)
*Reporting to: Payroll & Pensions Manager
Job Responsibilities
*Support the preparation, checking and verification of monthly payroll data to ensure staff are paid accurately, on time, and in line with University regulations.
*Contribute to data reconciliation before and after payroll runs to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.
*Act as a key point of contact for staff and departments, managing payroll queries and providing guidance on processes, procedures and relevant regulations.
*Maintain and update payroll-related information on the staff intranet and support the training of stakeholders who use payroll and pension information.
*Complete and submit statutory returns and payroll documentation, including submissions to HMRC, pension schemes and other external bodies (e.g., P45s, P11Ds, RTI).
*Process periodic pension returns and support the administration of University pension schemes, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
*Participate in the development and improvement of payroll processes, procedures and system functionality to enhance efficiency and service quality.
*Ensure data and records are handled and stored in accordance with GDPR, data protection legislation and internal policies.
Ideal Candidate
*Experience working within a payroll function in a large or complex organisation, ideally using a fully integrated HR/Payroll system (e.g., Oracle Fusion).
*Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes, HMRC requirements, PAYE calculations and best-practice payroll procedures.
*Experience administering pension schemes, with exposure to USS and/or LGPS considered an advantage.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders.
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with numerical and technical payroll information.
*A proactive, organised and flexible approach, especially during busy payroll processing periods.


This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
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