Location: Cambridge or Huntingdon (Hybrid)Duration: PermanentSalary: £42,000-£45,000 per annumHours: 37 hours per weekReporting at a senior level, you will take full responsibility for the monthly payroll cycle and pensions administration, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while meeting all contractual and statutory obligations.Key responsibilities include:End-to-end management of the monthly payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductionsSubmission of FPS/EPS returns and completion of all payroll and tax year-end activitiesOversight and quality-checking of payroll inputs across sickness, parental leave, absences and contract changesManagement of Local Government and Teachers'' Pension Scheme processes, including auto-enrolment and re-enrolment dutiesActing as the primary point of contact for pensions queries from staff and external bodiesProducing statutory reports, reconciliations and month-end pension submissionsLiaison with HMRC, DWP and pension administratorsLine management of a Payroll AdministratorOwnership and development of the HR/Payroll system, including workflow management, reporting and user trainingSupporting budget setting, pay forecasting and management information for Finance and senior leadersAbout YouProven payroll management experience in a medium-to-large organisationIn-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, taxation and pensionsExperience using complex payroll systems (iTrent / MHR experience highly ..... full job details .....