Pension & Payroll Manager(HR)
1 day ago
Payroll and Pensions Director | £68,098 - £72,757 | London (Hybrid) | Fixed Term (2 Years)
Built your payroll and pensions expertise from the ground up? Ready to lead a substantial operation in education?
We're partnering with a prestigious London-based educational institution to recruit an experienced Payroll and Pensions Director. Take ownership of a £50m payroll operation serving circa 2,400 employees and lead a team of three specialists.
As a Payroll and Pensions Director, you'll be the expert for all payroll and pensions matters, ensuring flawless monthly processing, full compliance, and accurate reporting to HMRC, pension providers, and auditors.
Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll delivery ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage c£19m annual payments to HMRC, pension schemes, and statutory bodies
Administer four pension schemes (USS, SAUL, NHSPS, NEST) with full regulatory compliance
Calculate complex pension scenarios including Lifetime/Annual Allowance and auto-enrolment
Advise Finance and HR Directors on cost implications of retirements and redundancies
Maintain and configure HR/Payroll system (iTrent) and expenses system (Agresso)
Proven payroll management experience in a medium/large organisation
Operational experience of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes
Staff management experience with ability to lead and develop teams
Expert knowledge of HR/Payroll systems (preferably iTrent) and Finance system integration
Deep understanding of payroll, taxation, and auto-enrolment legislation
Specialised knowledge of occupational pension scheme regulations
Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency
Pension Administration qualification
Substantial responsibility - Own a £50m payroll operation impacting thousands of staff
Generous pension - Choice of competitive schemes (SAUL, LPFA, USS, NHSPS) with excellent employer contributions
Outstanding leave - 30 days + 8 public holidays + 4 closure days (Christmas/New Year)
Flexible hybrid working - Modern campus with excellent transport links
Professional development - Continuous learning in a respected education environment
Comprehensive benefits - Season ticket loan, Cycle to Work, on-site leisure facilities
Our client is a well-established London education and training institution with a strong reputation for excellence. Following a recent merger, they're now one of the largest education providers in the capital, attracting students from 150+ countries.
If you've built your career on solid foundations, have the technical expertise to navigate complex regulations, and want to lead a function where accuracy and compliance truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
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