Job Description
Payroll Officer | 2 Year FTC | £36.6K | Liverpool
Payroll and Benefits Officer Liverpool City Centre | Hybrid
£36,600 per annum
About the Role
We’re looking for a strong, hands-on Payroll and Benefits Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day payroll, pensions and benefits operation.This role is heavily payroll-focused. The wider payroll team will be involved in a major HR system implementation project, and this position will play a critical role in ensuring that business-as-usual payroll activity continues to run smoothly throughout the transition.
Experience of working within an IT-driven or systems-led environment would be highly beneficial.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Payroll, Pensions & Benefits (Primary Focus)
- Run the day-to-day payroll and pensions process accurately and on time
- Administer reward and benefits including LGPS, GPP, mileage, holiday trading, starters and leavers
- Ensure payroll data is accurate, compliant and quality-checked
- Process payroll journals, reconciliations and year-end requirements
- Act as the main point of contact for payroll, benefits and pension queries
Supporting Systems Change
- Maintain payroll stability while the wider team delivers an HR system change
- Work confidently with payroll and people systems to manage data accurately
- Identify issues early and ensure continuity of service during transition
Compliance & Governance
- Stay up to date with payroll and pensions legislation
- Support audits, controls and procedural updates
- Ensure payroll data and processes meet statutory and internal requirements
Stakeholder Support
- Provide clear, practical advice to internal customers
- Work closely with People Services and Finance teams
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Strong, proven experience in payroll (this is a hands-on role)
- Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
- Experience administering LGPS pension schemes
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Confidence working with HR/payroll systems and Excel
- Comfortable managing confidential information and tight deadlines
Desirable
- Payroll or pensions qualification (e.g. CIPP)
- IT-focused or systems implementation experience
- Experience supporting payroll continuity during change or transformation
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