Payroll Manager
JOB_53505744735348Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£60-68k per annum depending on experienceClosing date
7 Nov 2025
Payroll & Pensions Manager FTC position
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis
Central London
Hybrid working
£60-68k per annum depending on experience
Duties include;
If you have all of the above, and can commit to a 12-month FTC position, then please apply now
Central London
Hybrid working
£60-68k per annum depending on experience
Duties include;
- Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness using midland i-Trent payroll system
- Ensure payroll complies with HMRC regulations, employment law, and internal policies.
- Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR departments, including cost analysis and forecasting.
- Maintain and update Midland i-Trent payroll system.
- Deductions and adjustments: Handle statutory deductions (e.g., tax, NI, student loans) and voluntary deductions (e.g., benefits, union fees).
- Conduct regular audits and reconcile payroll accounts with finance.
- Manage workplace pension schemes including TPS, Nest, LGPS and DC
- Act as the main contact for pension providers and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure pension processes comply with The Pensions Regulators and relevant legislation.
- Provide guidance to employees on pension options, contributions, and retirement planning.
- Prepare pension reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead and develop payroll and pensions staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll and pension processes.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to align payroll and pension strategies with business goals.
- Monitor and mitigate risks related to payroll and pensions.
You must have;
- Strong knowledge of Midland i-Trent payroll system for processing
- Understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and pension compliance
- Numerical accuracy and attention to detail for managing complex calculations and reconciliations.
- Ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
- Skilled in reporting and forecasting payroll and pension costs.
- Capable of leading and developing payroll/pensions staff.
- Communicates effectively with HR, Finance, external providers, and employees.
- Able to explain complex pension and payroll matters clearly to non-specialists.
- Meets strict deadlines, especially during payroll cycles.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline operations and enhance accuracy.
If you have all of the above, and can commit to a 12-month FTC position, then please apply now
Payroll ManagerJOB_535057447353482025-10-162025-11-07
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