Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with applicants Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students. We are bringing our payroll and pensions services in-house and are recruiting a Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer and a Payroll & Pensions Officer to help shape and deliver this service. We have up to 1.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) available across these two roles and are open to discussing how the hours are allocated to balance applicants’ preferred working arrangements with the needs of the service. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time work. Please state in your application your preferred FTE or weekly hours and working pattern. The final allocation of hours across the two posts will be agreed through the recruitment process, within the overall 1.5 FTE available. The University is seeking to appoint a Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer to lead and manage the delivery of its in-house payroll and pensions service. The successful candidate will bring an analytical mindset, a professional approach and a strong commitment to customer service. They will manage and develop the payroll and pensions function to deliver an accurate, reliable and responsive service, while identifying opportunities for improvement and providing approachable and helpful support to staff across the University. The role has overall responsibility for the effective operation of the payroll and pensions function, overseeing monthly payroll processing, pension administration, statutory requirements, financial controls and reconciliations. The postholder will act as a key source of technical expertise, leading on complex payroll and pension matters and driving improvements to systems, processes and controls. They will also provide day-to-day line management and support to the Payroll and Pensions Officer, helping to ensure effective workload management, knowledge sharing and continuity across the service. We are looking for an experienced payroll and pensions professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. You will be comfortable taking ownership of a busy service, working to deadlines and building effective relationships. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system by clicking on the apply button above. Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system. Committed to Equal Opportunities Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040