Payroll and Pensions Advisor

Payroll and Pensions Advisor Salary: £32,000 - £35,000Contract: Full Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term ContractLocation: Leicester/Hybrid - 2 days in office per weekAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll and Pensions Advisor to join a busy People Services team within a large and well-established organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of payroll data ahead of monthly processing while supporting the delivery of a professional, compliant payroll and pensions service. You will act as a key escalation point for complex payroll and pensions queries, provide expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders, and support the administration of multiple pension schemes. The role also plays an important part in system improvements, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.Key Responsibilities: Prepare, coordinate and review monthly payroll data to ensure accuracy and complianceResolve complex payroll and pensions queries, acting as an escalation point where requiredAdminister occupational pension schemes in line with legislative and regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate payroll records and ensure data confidentialityProduce payroll and pensions reports and management informationSupport HR and payroll system testing, upgrades and process improvementsAssist with payroll processing through to payment submission when requiredContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ..... full job details .....