Pension Fund Payroll Officer

Pension Fund Payroll Officer
3 months initally
Wiltshire
£16.00 per hour PAYE or £19.74 per hour Umbrella
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support the administration and transition of a large-scale pensioner payroll service, ensuring accurate and timely payments to pension scheme members.
This role plays a key part in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting system migration, and delivering a high-quality service to thousands of pensioners.
Key Responsibilities
* Process monthly pensioner payroll accurately and on time
* Manage starters, leavers, and pension payment changes
* Support transition to a new integrated pension payroll system
* Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and RTI submissions
* Resolve tax code queries and apply correct deductions
* Carry out payroll reconciliations and control checks
* Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies
* Support recovery of pension overpayments
* Maintain accurate pensioner records and data integrity
* Update bank details, addresses, and personal information
* Conduct mortality screening and data validation checks
* Manage dependant pension reviews and adjustments
* Produce and distribute payslips and annual P60s
* Respond to pensioner payroll queries professionally
* Work closely with pension administration colleagues
* Assist with financial ledger reporting outputs
* Support implementation of new payroll processes and controls
* Ensure deadlines for monthly and ad-hoc payments are met
* Maintain confidentiality and data security at all times
* Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes
* Assist with wider operational tasks as required
Skills and Experience Required
* Experience working in a payroll environment within a large organisation
* Understanding of pension payroll processes (LGPS experience desirable)
* Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
* Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Effective communication and teamwork abilities
* Experience with payroll systems (Altair desirable)
Contract Details
Temporary assignment
Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid working (2 days office-based, 3 days remote)
Competitive hourly rate available