Job Description

Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary: 6 months

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

If you are not afraid of numbers, you work in a methodical manner with great attention to detail, and have experience of working in a payroll environment, we have the ideal opportunity for you! Join Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Pension Fund Payroll Officer.

Wiltshire Pension Fund are responsible for looking after the pensions for over 88,000 members on behalf of over 170 local government employers within the county - and this includes paying the pensions to members who are now retired. As a Pension Fund Payroll Officer, you will be working alongside the Payroll Manager to make sure this happens in a timely and accurate way.

In the role, you will be responsible for making sure the monthly pensioner payroll is accurate, completing statutory returns and making associated payments, such as RTI returns to HMRC and tax payments, and for responding quickly to immediate payment requests. You’ll provide a high-quality service to all scheme members, making sure all queries are dealt with effectively and aligned to the Fund’s values

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and thrive under pressure, while meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities. They will be highly numerate, organised, and demonstrate exceptional personal skills as collaborating effectively with others is a key part of this role. We are seeking candidates who ideally have experience of working in a payroll team with specific knowledge of pensioner payrolls.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

James Franklin, Pensions Administration Lead, at James.Franklin@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

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