Hybrid Pension/Payroll Specialist

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About the role

  • Pension & Payroll Specialist ensuring smooth administration of pension and payroll functionalities in a fast-paced HR environment at Aramark UK.

Responsibilities

  • Administer company pension schemes, including auto‑enrolment, opt‑outs, leavers, re‑enrolment cycles and contribution changes.
  • Manage the day‑to‑day running of LGPS schemes, including new starters, leavers, transfers, and TUPE in/out processes.
  • Ensure payroll and pension compliance with HMRC regulations, The Pensions Regulator, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
  • Provide accurate monthly pension contributions processing and reconciliation, ensuring alignment with payroll outputs.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with external pension providers, LGPS administrators and internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, managers).
  • Respond to employee pension and pay queries, delivering clear, timely and professional customer service.
  • Prepare and deliver pension-related reports, data submissions and audit information as required.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in pension administration, including auto‑enrolment, re‑enrolment cycles and working knowledge of LGPS schemes.
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory deductions and HMRC compliance.
  • Skilled in using payroll systems and HRIS platforms, with the ability to ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data.
  • High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to reconcile complex data and support audit requirements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support employees, liaise with pension providers and collaborate with HR and Finance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Permanent full time role working hybrid out of our Horsforth, Leeds office
  • Home working position with UK travel
  • Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
  • Life assurance and pension scheme
  • Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams

Job title

Pension/Payroll Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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