Job Description

Payroll and Pensions Officer

Payroll & Pensions Officer
Merseyside Police Headquarters - Liverpool
36.5 hours
Grade E - £33,603 -£ 39,276 - Increment graded

About the Role

Join Merseyside Police as a Payroll and Pensions Officer and play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely payroll and pension services. You’ll provide expert advice, ensure compliance with legislation, and act as a key link between the Force and external providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll and pensions for officers and staff.
• Provide accurate pension estimates and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers.
• Analyse payroll data and produce reports to support decision-making.

What you will need

• CIPP Level 3 Diploma and either working towards or willing to work towards CIPP Level 5 - Essential -( Please attach a copy of your qualification)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in high-volume payroll processing.
• Strong analytical, IT, and communication skills.
• Experience with MHR iTrent (including configuration).
• Knowledge of public sector pay and pensions (desirable).

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Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to on-site gyms (HQ and OCC).
• Discounts via Blue Light Scheme.
• Cycle-to-work and salary sacrifice car schemes.
• Health & Wellbeing support (counselling, physiotherapy, mental health support).
• Generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Sick pay provisions.
• Agile working options - Merseyside Police management teams will be happy to talk to you about how we could meet both your agile working needs and the needs of the role you are applying for.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our Outreach team offers guidance and support throughout the application process for candidates from under-represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know.
Contact: Outreach@merseyside.police.uk

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