Payroll & Pension Officer

Payroll & Pensions Officer

Salary: Up to 46,000 DOE
Contract: 6 months FTC
Hours: Full‑time or Part‑time Considered
Location: Dundee

Overview

Search are delighted to be recruiting for a Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy and fast‑paced organisation on a fixed‑term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a varied role where you'll support the delivery of accurate monthly payroll, ensure high‑quality pension administration, and contribute to process improvements across the department.

Working as part of a small, friendly team, you'll liaise regularly with internal departments and external partners, handle a range of queries, and play a key part in keeping payroll operations running smoothly.

Benefits

33 days annual leave
Hybrid structure
Flexible working opportunities
Free on‑site parkingKey Responsibilities

Payroll Processing
Oversee and process monthly payroll within a fast‑paced environment

Pension Administration
Manage pension administration, ensuring accurate contributions and regulatory compliance

Query Resolution
Liaise with internal teams and third‑party providers to resolve payroll and pension queries

Data Management
Carry out data entry, administrative tasks and maintain accurate employee records.

Process Improvement
Support process mapping and identify opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll processes.What We're Looking For

Payroll Experience
Experience in payroll and pensions administration.

System Proficiency
Strong knowledge of payroll systems, Microsoft Office and Excel.

Data Accuracy
Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence working with sensitive data

High Performance
Ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards

Proactive Mindset
Someone proactive, solutions‑focused and open to improving processes

If this feels like the right role for you, I'd love to hear from you - click apply and I'll be in touch to have a conversation.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age