Payroll and Pension Adviser
JOB_53196164690607Job type
ContractLocation
Glasgow & StrathclydeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£competitive
Payroll and Pension Adviser- 12 month contract
Your new company
Hays are currently recruiting for a prestigious university in Glasgow, who are looking for a Payroll and Pensions Adviser to join their team on a 12-month contract. The role is a 35-hour working week, with flexible start and finish times and hybrid working arrangements available. This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of a busy Payroll and Pensions team while ensuring compliance with payroll, pensions, and employment tax regulations.
Your new role
As a Payroll and Pensions Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and efficient payroll and pensions services to around 4,000 salaried employees. You will also contribute to continuous process improvement, working alongside the Payroll and Pensions Manager to enhance operations.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for;
- Oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments.
- Provide specialist advice on PAYE, National Insurance, salary sacrifice schemes, and auto-enrolment.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and The Pension Regulator requirements.
- Investigate payroll variances and anomalies, ensuring efficient resolution.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead implementation projects.
- Support year-end tax and pension reconciliation activities.
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring extensive experience in payroll and pensions administration with a strong understanding of employment tax and pensions. A high level of proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) is essential. You’ll have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous process improvement, ensuring compliance with legislative changes and enhancing service delivery.
What you'll get in return
This role offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, and you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the exciting transition of a new HR/Payroll platform.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Payroll and Pension AdviserJOB_531961646906072025-05-232025-08-21
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