Job Description
Payroll & Pensions Administrator
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Department: HR
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Compensation: Grade 6 - Starting from £16,975 rising to £18,847 per annum. £33,951-£37,694 pro rata
We are currently seeking a Payroll & Pensions Administrator (part-time, flexible 18.5 hours per week with at least 1 day per week in the office) You will be using MHR’s iTrent system, full processing of gross to net payroll for up to 2200 staff along with defined benefit pensions administration
About the Role
You will assist the wider Payroll and Pensions team with the timely production of the University and its subsidiary payrolls, with particular focus on HMRC and its statutory deductions and payments, reconciliations and oversight of the monthly processing cycle. You will assist with the more complex issues and queries received by the team and will continually seek to improve processes and use of systems available to ensure efficient accurate payroll and pension's service to the university employees
You will also assist with testing and ensure results are reported on new functionality and upgrades of systems used by the Payroll and Pensions team, highlighting any risks or issues to Payroll and Pensions Manager or IT as appropriate. In addition, you will support the Payroll & Pensions Manager with the University’s annual audits
About You
Extensive UK payroll experience
iTrent system knowledge
Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
Process Improvement
Effective communication skills
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from (£16,975 rising to £18,847 per annum) (£33,951 - £37,694 pro rata)
Part-time 0.5 role, 18.5 hrs per week.
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page:
https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
