Payroll and Pensions Manager
Meridian Business Support
£42,000 – £45,000 per annum
Cambridge / Huntingdon (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Sector: Education / Public Sector Support Services
About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll & Pensions professional to take ownership of a key function within a busy and supportive organisation.
This role is responsible for delivering a fully compliant, accurate, and efficient payroll and pensions service, supporting a large and diverse workforce. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, while also overseeing complex public sector pension schemes and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both operational delivery and process development within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Oversee all HMRC submissions and ensure full PAYE compliance
- Manage and administer public sector pension schemes including TPS and LGPS
- Complete pension reconciliations and statutory returns
- Maintain and develop the payroll system (iTrent or similar), including reporting and process improvements
- Produce payroll reports, forecasts, and financial data for internal and external stakeholders
- Support audits by providing accurate documentation and payroll evidence
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, systems, and service delivery
You will have:
- Proven experience in payroll management (public sector experience desirable but not essential)
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, and statutory requirements
- Experience managing pension schemes such as TPS and/or LGPS
- Confidence using payroll systems such as iTrent or similar HR/payroll platforms
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders
- Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum
- Hybrid working (Cambridge / Huntingdon sites)
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Strong employer pension contributions (TPS and LGPS schemes)
- Free on-site parking, including EV charging
- On-site cafés, restaurants, and retail outlets (including Costa & Starbucks)
- Health cash plan, occupational health, and wellbeing support
- Free gym membership option and discounted fitness classes
- Employee assistance programme and confidential counselling support
- Discounts on retail, travel, and college courses
- Continuous professional development opportunities
The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are encouraged.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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