Payroll & Pension Administrator

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll and Pension Administrator on an initial 12 month fixed term contract for our client - a highly regarded, leading housing association based in the Merseyside area. Operating in a dynamic and fast paced role within a friendly team, you will be responsible for providing a high quality and efficient payroll and pensions service. The successful applicants responsibilities will include:

• Accurately processing all payrolls including payment and reconciliation of movements for the pensioner payroll
• Assisting in the production of year end returns, reconciliations of Tax and NI for both payrolls and P11D returns
• Processing all statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Maintenance and payment of Court Orders etc.
• Providing statutory, contractual and company information and advice to all employees
• Monthly reconciliations of payroll accounting control accounts
• Maintenance of procedures and systems
• Undertaking pension administrative tasks for the auto-enrolment and the organisations pension schemes
• Responding to all payroll and pension queries within agreed timescales
• Ad hoc duties to ensure the effective operation of the Human Resources department

Applicants will have a proven track record of delivering payroll and pension services within a large organisation and have experience of working with payroll and pension related systems. The successful applicant will also have up to date knowledge of legislations, regulations and standards relating to payroll and pensions services. Ideally you will be CIPP qualified or part qualified or willing to work towards the qualification, however this is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded business in a varied and visible role offering good career prospects and the scope to take on more responsibility and progress beyond the initial contract term.

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