Payroll & Pensions Administrator - Plymouth (Hybrid)

ReedPlymouthreedbirt 29.10.2026
Hybrid

About the company

Reed is delighted to be supporting a large and growing Multi Academy Trust in the recruitment of a Payroll & Pensions Administrator to join their People Team.

Your tasks

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop their career within payroll and pensions, working as part of a supportive team delivering a high-quality service to over 900 employees.

As Payroll & Pensions Administrator, you will support the day-to-day delivery of payroll and pension administration services, ensuring data is processed accurately and queries are resolved efficiently.

Key duties include

  • Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
  • Maintaining accurate payroll and pension records
  • Managing payroll and pension queries
  • Supporting payroll processing cycles and deadlines
  • Preparing and validating payroll data
  • Assisting with pension submissions and reporting
  • Working with HR and payroll systems to maintain accurate employee records

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in a payroll, HR administration or similar administrative role
  • Experience working in a busy, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Experience using HR, payroll or management information systems
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Experience within education, payroll or pensions would be advantageous but is not essential.

What we offer

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Extensive employee discount platform
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Other

Payroll & Pensions Administrator Plymouth (Hybrid) | Full Time, Permanent | £26,824 - £29,540