Payroll and Pension Manager

Payroll & Pensions Manager 🚨 I'm currently supporting a fantastic college that is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll & Pensions Manager to join their HR and Finance function. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with strong payroll and pensions expertise who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of a critical function within the organisation. 💼 What you'll be doing: Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time Overseeing pension processes including LGPS, Teachers' Pensions and Auto Enrolment Submitting payroll reports, FPS/EPS returns and year-end payroll duties Monitoring payroll workflows and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations Acting as the main point of contact for payroll and pension queries Managing and developing payroll processes within the iTrent HR/Payroll system Producing payroll forecasting reports and supporting management accounts Line managing the Payroll/HR Administrator and supporting their development Ensuring payroll procedures remain compliant with current legislation and best practice 👤 What we're looking for: Previous payroll management experience within a medium to large organisation Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, PAYE and National Insurance Experience using complex HR/payroll systems, ideally iTrent (MHR) Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills Strong communication and organisational skills A proactive and collaborative approach to work Payroll or pensions qualifications such as CIPP or AAT are highly desirable This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a real impact within the payroll and HR function. If you're interested or would like to find out more, feel free to message me directly or email me 📩 📍 Location: Cambridge 💰 Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 📩 ☎️ (phone number removed) Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency