Pension Payroll Administrator

Pension Payroll Administrator

Liverpool City Centre (Hybrid - 1 day from home after training)
Salary: Up to £34,000 (depending on experience) + annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible start and finish times)Are you an experienced pensions or payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for getting things right?

We're looking for a Pension Payroll Administrator to join a specialist pensions operation in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions administrator, pension payroll professional, or quality assurance specialist looking to take on a senior technical role within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing and checking pension administration and payroll work for accuracy and completeness
Identifying and preventing financial, regulatory, and customer risks
Ensuring correct application of pensions legislation, scheme rules, and court orders
Reviewing complex pension cases including death benefits and divorce-related matters
Producing and issuing annual review packs, wake-up packs, and cash warning letters
Supporting payroll processing activities and validating payroll outputs
Assisting with HMRC reporting, PAYE submissions, and Relief at Source processes
Handling escalated cases through to resolution
Providing clear feedback and guidance to colleagues
Supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance initiativesEssential Experience

Experience reviewing, checking, or quality assuring pension, payroll, benefits, or reporting work
Strong understanding of regulated processes and compliance requirements
Experience handling complex member cases
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to identify errors, assess risk, and make sound decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skillsDesirable Experience

Defined Benefit (DB) or Defined Contribution (DC) pensions experience
Pension payroll administration
Knowledge of PAYE and HMRC reporting requirements
Experience dealing with death benefits and beneficiary settlements
Understanding of pension sharing orders and divorce cases
Knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks
PMI, CIPP, payroll, pensions, finance, or administration qualificationsWhat's on Offer

Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
Annual bonus scheme
Hybrid working (1 day from home after training)
35-hour working week with flexible start and finish times
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Central Liverpool location with excellent transport links
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
Regular social events and additional benefits
Sick pay (after qualifying period)If you're interested, please send your CV to:

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