Payroll & Pension Officer

Payroll & Pensions Officer Salary: Up to 46,000 DOE Contract: 6 months FTC Hours: Full‑time or Part‑time Considered Location: Dundee Overview Search are delighted to be recruiting for a Payroll & Pensions Officer to join a busy and fast‑paced organisation on a fixed‑term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a varied role where you'll support the delivery of accurate monthly payroll, ensure high‑quality pension administration, and contribute to process improvements across the department. Working as part of a small, friendly team, you'll liaise regularly with internal departments and external partners, handle a range of queries, and play a key part in keeping payroll operations running smoothly. Benefits 33 days annual leave Hybrid structure Flexible working opportunities Free on‑site parkingKey Responsibilities Payroll Processing Oversee and process monthly payroll within a fast‑paced environment Pension Administration Manage pension administration, ensuring accurate contributions and regulatory compliance Query Resolution Liaise with internal teams and third‑party providers to resolve payroll and pension queries Data Management Carry out data entry, administrative tasks and maintain accurate employee records. Process Improvement Support process mapping and identify opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll processes.What We're Looking For Payroll Experience Experience in payroll and pensions administration. System Proficiency Strong knowledge of payroll systems, Microsoft Office and Excel. Data Accuracy Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence working with sensitive data High Performance Ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards Proactive Mindset Someone proactive, solutions‑focused and open to improving processes If this feels like the right role for you, I'd love to hear from you - click apply and I'll be in touch to have a conversation. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age