Payroll & Pensions Officer

Payroll & Pensions Officer

18 months FTC

Grade E - £30,783- £35,982

Do you have a background in the pensions industry ? Can you use a GAD Calculator ? If yes we have a great opportunity for you!

Job Purpose

To support the McCloud process

You will be working with the Pension Fund to process cohort data and calculate people’s pension options.

Knowledge & Experience

You should be an associate member of the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP)

Knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme and related legislation, Police Staff Handbook and Police Regulations to provide guidance and information of manual costings and calculations is desirable.

Must possess good analytical skills with the ability to solve problems and have the confidence to make recommendations following reviews and research. Must be able to manipulate data to aid greater analysis of information and be able and willing to work flexibly in different settings and on different topics.

Be self motivated and have the ability to work under pressure, prioritising differing demands from customers and stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive and consistent approach to the provision of a professional payroll and pensions contract service.

IT literate with the ability to use Windows and MS Office applications.

Must be organised and confident in their ability to deal with people at all levels both within the organisation and externally through the application of effective interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication.

Benefits:

Merseyside Police operates a smarter working policy, and our management teams will be happy to talk to you about how we could meet both your flexible working needs and the needs of the role you are applying for.

At Merseyside Police we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Pro Rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local government pension scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms - HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Flexible working opportunities 7am - 19:00 - ( must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions