Payroll and Benefits Officer - Location: Birmingham - Salary: £25,915 - £27,443 per annum - Contract: Permanent - Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Officer to join our busy Payroll and Benefits team. You will deliver accurate and compliant payroll services for approximately 1,000 employees, working closely with the People Services team to manage payroll processing, pensions administration, statutory compliance, and employee queries. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated payroll professional looking to develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately process fixed and variable payroll data, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time
- Administer payroll deductions including PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments
- Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension provider, and statutory reporting requirements
- Manage pension scheme administration including auto enrolment, opt ins/outs, refunds, and reporting
- Complete year end payroll processes including P11Ds and P60s
- Resolve payroll, benefits, and pension queries efficiently and professionally
- Liaise with HMRC, Finance, People Services, and pension providers
- Support internal and external audits and maintain high standards of compliance
- Assist with payroll process improvements and documentation
- Mentor and support the Payroll Apprentice
- Maintain strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a payroll role
- Strong understanding of PAYE, NIC, statutory payments, and payroll legislation
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and data processing skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Confident communication and customer service skills
- Ability to identify payroll discrepancies and resolve issues independently
- Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills
- Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements
Desirable Experience
- Experience using iTrent
- Knowledge of public sector or education payroll environments
- Experience administering LGPS and Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Aware of payroll and benefits compliance requirements
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Permanent, stable role within a supportive team
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative working environment
- Meaningful work supporting education and public services
- Safeguarding commitment - all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding screening
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