Payroll & Pensions Officer

Humber Recruitment are pleased to be seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer for a client of ours based in Grimsby on a full-time basis.

The post holder will be expected to operate and uphold the client’s workplace values, which are:

• Independence
• Respect
• Honesty
• Teamwork

The Payroll & Pensions Officer is responsible for all administrative aspects of the payroll function, including pensions and benefits. Keeping ahead of legislative changes, they will be the first point of contact for support to the wider client’s group on all pay-related topics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Provided that at all times that this remains consistent with any client-wide policy and/or practice, these will include:

1. To assist with the preparation of all aspects of the payroll
2. Deal with internal and external queries
3. To assist with the administration of all claims for extra payments and deductions, including travel, subsistence, overtime and any other payment/deduction duly authorised

KEY TASKS:

1. To consistently update knowledge with regard to changes in legislation that affect the Payroll function
2. Process starter, leaver and post amendment details to ensure timely and correct payments
3. To ensure that all valid overtime, expenses, hourly paid casual claims are processed effectively and securely for payment
4. To process and record all absences (sickness, maternity, etc)
5. Administration of pensions and benefits
6. To check the accuracy of amendments to the payroll
7. To assist other managers as appropriate with payroll/staff costing advice and guidance, e.g., project costing
8. To assist with the month-end, year-end and audit duties
9. Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies as appropriate, to ensure timely reporting and payments
10. Maintain records within the payroll software and liaise with software providers r.e updates/issues/improvements within the payroll software platforms
11. To undertake appropriate personal and professional development
12. To be personally responsible for your own Health and Safety, and to be aware of obligations to other staff and customers in accordance to legislation
13. To undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested

Health and Safety 

The Health and Safety responsibilities associated with this post are as set out in the client’s Health and Safety Policy Statement, and you are required to undertake, at the client’s expense, any training necessary or appropriate for the effective discharge of those responsibilities.

Equality and Diversity

All employees are required to work in a non-discriminatory manner and accept responsibility for the implementation of the client’s Equality and Diversity policy, throughout all personal contacts in the client and within their own area of responsibility.  The post holder is required to offer leadership in these matters in the areas of responsibility in the post, and more widely in across the client’s group.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

The client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This job description is not definitive.  It will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modifications and amendments at any time after consultation with the post holder.

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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