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Payroll and Pensions Officer

Portfolio Payroll
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a reputable educational institution in London, is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage their monthly payrolls and pensions process.
  • The role requires real experience in payroll and pensions management, ideally within the education or public sector, along with a solid understanding of statutory obligations.
  • Candidates should have the ability to work independently and possess strong communication skills to collaborate with HR and Finance teams.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not disclosed, and it emphasizes a positive work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least a few years of relevant experience and a passion for accuracy in payroll management.

Our client, a well-respected educational institution in London, needs someone dependable and detail-driven to manage their monthly payrolls and pensions process. This isn't a back-office box-ticking role-this is a position with visibility, autonomy, and impact.

What You'll Be Doing (and Owning):

  • Running end-to-end monthly payroll for permanent and casual staff (no outsourcing here-you're in control)
  • Managing pensions admin, including Teachers' Pensions and LGPS
  • Being the go-to for payroll and pension queries across the college
  • Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure everything balances and makes sense
  • Spotting ways to streamline, simplify, and improve how things are done

What You Bring:

  • Real experience managing payroll and pensions-ideally in education or public sector
  • A clear understanding of statutory obligations (and a healthy respect for deadlines)
  • Confidence working independently, plus the communication skills to work with others
  • Bonus points if you've dealt with Teachers' Pensions or LGPS before
  • A love for accuracy, logic, and getting things right the first time

What You'll Get in Return:

  • A role with purpose and people-focus
  • Flexible working and support to balance life and work
  • Generous annual leave and pension contributions
  • A genuinely welcoming and collaborative team environment

If you're the person who always spots the payroll error before anyone else-and actually enjoys fixing it-this role was made for you - get in touch today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.