Fantastic Pension! Great Holiday! Hybrid Working!Title: Senior Payroll & Pensions OfficerLocation: Manchester Salary: GBP33,500 - GBP36,500 (pro-rata)Contract: 6 month ContractWe are working with a Leading educational organisation in Manchester who are seeking a Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their team on a 6 month, fixed term contract. Based in the office and working with the HR Manager, you will be responsible for running a large payroll along with making sure pensions are accurate. Key Responsibilities: Manage the entire monthly payroll process, ensuring the accuracy of data entry and calculation of wages via the outsourced payroll vendor. Ensure that all monthly pensions are processed correctly and that end of year submissions are correct. Reconcile all payroll information with the company's accounting systems. Respond to enquiries from staff and other stakeholders regarding payroll matters. Prepare and manage payroll reports. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements, including PAYE, pensions and other deductions. Identify areas of improvement in the payroll process and suggest solutions. Maintain employee records, including new starters and leavers.Technical Skills Required: Previous experience working in Payroll and pensions essential. Experience working with outsourced payroll bureau. Need strong Excel skills. Knowledge of payroll and HR software systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and organised. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. CIPP qualification essential.If you are a Senior Payroll Professional who is looking for a new challenge, then please contact Gregg today! Email JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.