Pension Fund Payroll Officer

Pension Fund Payroll Officer 3 months initally Wiltshire £16.00 per hour PAYE or £19.74 per hour Umbrella Overview We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support the administration and transition of a large-scale pensioner payroll service, ensuring accurate and timely payments to pension scheme members. This role plays a key part in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting system migration, and delivering a high-quality service to thousands of pensioners. Key Responsibilities * Process monthly pensioner payroll accurately and on time * Manage starters, leavers, and pension payment changes * Support transition to a new integrated pension payroll system * Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and RTI submissions * Resolve tax code queries and apply correct deductions * Carry out payroll reconciliations and control checks * Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies * Support recovery of pension overpayments * Maintain accurate pensioner records and data integrity * Update bank details, addresses, and personal information * Conduct mortality screening and data validation checks * Manage dependant pension reviews and adjustments * Produce and distribute payslips and annual P60s * Respond to pensioner payroll queries professionally * Work closely with pension administration colleagues * Assist with financial ledger reporting outputs * Support implementation of new payroll processes and controls * Ensure deadlines for monthly and ad-hoc payments are met * Maintain confidentiality and data security at all times * Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes * Assist with wider operational tasks as required Skills and Experience Required * Experience working in a payroll environment within a large organisation * Understanding of pension payroll processes (LGPS experience desirable) * Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines * Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Effective communication and teamwork abilities * Experience with payroll systems (Altair desirable) Contract Details Temporary assignment Full-time, 37 hours per week Hybrid working (2 days office-based, 3 days remote) Competitive hourly rate available