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Ref no:
HGH20292
Published:
27/01/2026
Closes:
09/02/2026
Location:
Highland Area, Highland, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£35,399 - £39,585 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Payroll Officer (Pensions)
Location: Highland Wide (Hybrid)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £35,399 - £39,585 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Natasha Oram Tel: 01463 702488

Job Purpose: As a Payroll Officer (Pensions), you will provide expertise and support to the Pension Funds Management team in legislation relating to all Pensioner Payroll activities.

You will be responsible for the efficient and effective day to day operations of the Pensioner Payroll ensuring that all operational and statutory deadlines are met. You will lead in the implementation of test plans for legislative and system changes, the production and reconciliation of RTI submissions, and coordinating the end of year reconciliation with the Financial Ledger.

You will provide support and guidance to pensioner members on all aspects of Pensioner Payroll obligations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation at all times.

You will have the opportunity to contribute your ideas for improvement and to help shape service delivery.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Experience in payroll/pension administration gained in Local Government. 

Detailed understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC regulations 

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