Payroll and Benefits Officer

Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the Midlands. We are always looking for talented/aspiring lecturers, tutors, and assessors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels. Salary: £25,915 - £27,443 per annum (Band E)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time, 36.5 hours per weekLocation: Birmingham (may be required to work across college sites) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Payroll and Benefits Officer to join our clients Payroll and Benefits team. You will play a key role in delivering an accurate and timely payroll service for around 1,000 employees, while providing expert advice on pay, pensions, and benefits. Working closely with People Services, Finance, HMRC, and pension providers, you will ensure payroll and pension processes are compliant, efficient, and employee-focused. Key Responsibilities Process fixed and variable payroll data accurately, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on timeAdminister payroll deductions and ensure statutory payments are made in line with legal deadlinesManage day-to-day pension administration, including Local Government and Teachers'' Pension SchemesRespond to payroll, pay, and pension queries from employees and external bodiesSupport monthly payroll runs, RTI submissions, and year-end processes (P11Ds, P60s)Assist with audits and ..... full job details .....