Job Description
Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the Midlands. We are always looking for talented/aspiring lecturers, tutors, and assessors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels.
Salary: £25,915 - £27,443 per annum (Band E)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time, 36.5 hours per weekLocation: Birmingham (may be required to work across college sites)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Payroll and Benefits Officer to join our clients Payroll and Benefits team. You will play a key role in delivering an accurate and timely payroll service for around 1,000 employees, while providing expert advice on pay, pensions, and benefits.
Working closely with People Services, Finance, HMRC, and pension providers, you will ensure payroll and pension processes are compliant, efficient, and employee-focused.
Key Responsibilities
- Process fixed and variable payroll data accurately, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time
- Administer payroll deductions and ensure statutory payments are made in line with legal deadlines
- Manage day-to-day pension administration, including Local Government and Teachers' Pension Schemes
- Respond to payroll, pay, and pension queries from employees and external bodies
- Support monthly payroll runs, RTI submissions, and year-end processes (P11Ds, P60s)
- Assist with audits and ensure compliance with HMRC, GDPR, and statutory requirements
- Identify and support improvements to payroll processes
- Provide support and guidance to the Payroll Apprentice
Essential:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a payroll role
- Good understanding of PAYE, payroll legislation, and statutory payments
- Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Strong awareness of data protection and confidentiality requirements
Desirable:
- Experience using iTrent
- Knowledge of public sector or education payroll
- Experience working with pension schemes and auto-enrolment
At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You will be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year' employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
