Pensions, Payroll and Benefits Officer

Location: Deans Yard, Westminster SchoolContract: full-time, temporary. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent role.Hours of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunchbreak. Flexible working will be considered.For this role, there is no fixed closing date. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.The post of Payroll and Pensions Officer at Westminster School offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in the operation of the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits function at the charity which runs Westminster School and Westminster Under School, which together provide education from ages 7 to 18. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits team within the People Department, deliver a first-rate Payroll service and support the implementation of a new Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for Teachers. It is an all-encompassing role working on a variety of payroll, pension and benefits matters.If you are an experienced Payroll professional and are looking for your next move within a fast-paced and varied environment, then this is an exciting time to join the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits team at Westminster. You will be confident to work with minimal supervision.Excellent time management, attention to detail, communication and relationship management skills and the ability to work within a team are essential.Working as a valuable member of a small, busy and supportive function, you will provide a comprehensive and effective professional Payroll and Pension service alongside the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Manager. This is full-time post, required all year round.The Payroll Officer will report to the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Manager.Main ResponsibilitiesCompletion of the end-to-end payroll, pensions and benefits process across the whole charity, including preparation and processing of two payrolls to tight deadlines. Processing one payroll with 90 employees mid-month, and another with 300 employees at month end.Processing paperwork for starters, leavers and all other amendments to payroll, working closely with the HR team to ensure all information is correctly processed and all appropriate documentation is in place.Inputting, calculating and recording of all statutory payments including SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.Inputting all third party and additional payments and deductions such as GAYE, Court Orders, R2W scheme.Processing all other pay related data such as overtime, average earnings holiday pay, salary sacrifice, student loans, season ticket loans, apprenticeship levy etc.Receiving and verifying timesheets, inputting and calculating gross pay including holiday pay where applicable.Preparation and processing of year-end information and reports for both payroll including P11Ds and for the year end audits as required.Administering pensions auto enrolment and dealing with pension and payroll related staff queries at all levels across the charity and its schools.Uploading pension deduction information to pension providers on a timely basis including Teachers’ Pensions, defined contribution scheme and defined benefit scheme (closed).Recording sickness, absence, and annual leave in line with terms and conditions.Support the development and implementation of payroll, pensions and benefits systems changes.Keeping up-to-date with relevant changes in payroll legislation.Preparing and checking reports and salary review data and associated letters.Filing and administration of all payroll documentation.Liaising with HMRC on payroll matters and requests from the National Statistics Office as necessary.This Job Description is not exhaustive and the post holder may, from time to time, be asked to take on additional tasks that are suitable to the role. Any changes to the above will be discussed with the postholder before being implemented.All members of staff working within the charity and our schools are expected to behave with a high degree of professionalism and, as this is a role that requires access to confidential personal information, it is especially important that the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Officer acts as a good role model.Additional benefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas stand-down period. Leave should be taken when convenient with the workload and deadlinesPension – Contributory Defined Contribution SchemeTo apply, please click on the link below:We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.Safeguarding and Child ProtectionWestminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Job Summary 08/01/#####
Location:
Westminster, London
£35,000 - £40,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience
Westminster School17 Dean's YardLONDONSW1P 3PFEngland
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