Payroll & Pensions Administrator (EHA2508-1025)

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll & Pensions Administrator to join the Finance Department at Edge Hill University, this role provides an effective and efficient Payroll and Pensions administration service.  

Your main duties will include:

To be responsible for providing accurate and timely production of the university's payments i.e. salaries, expenses and bursaries, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation including PAYE, NI, SSP SMP.Being first point of contact for staff payroll and pension queries, and ensuring the efficient operation of auto-enrolment, starters and leavers processing, additional hours claims processing and the provisionTo process amendments to contracts, terminations and monitoring of fixed term contracts, updating the payroll/HR information systems and ensuring appropriate action is taken, relevant letters are issued, and amendments are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Alex Lester, Head of Payroll, Pensions and Finance Systems at Lestera@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Payroll & Pensions Administrator, you will have:

Previous experience working in a busy Payroll or Pensions role with working knowledge of statutory payments and deductions including PAYE, NI, SSP and SMPAn understanding of the public sector pension scheme rules and of statutory legislation relating to occupational pension schemes including an awareness of the consequences of not adhering to legislationAn understanding of the boundaries and importance of professional confidentiality and data protectionCompetent and adaptable in utilising technology to maximise service impact, including Payroll/HR systems, Microsoft products especially Excel

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & BenefitsA minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,031 per annum
Fixed term contract for 12 months - Campus based role