Payroll and Pensions Officer


Company:	Abertay University
Salary:	£27,240.87 to £30,985.99 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Dundee, DD1 1HG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

The University is seeking to appoint a Payroll and Pensions Officer to support the delivery of its in-house payroll and pensions service. The successful candidate will bring an analytical mindset, a professional approach and a strong commitment to customer service. They will support an accurate, reliable and responsive service, while contributing to improvements and providing approachable and helpful support to staff across the University.

The role will work across the full payroll and pensions cycle, processing monthly employee and pensioner payrolls and supporting pension administration, statutory requirements, payroll checks and reconciliations. The postholder will investigate discrepancies, maintain accurate records and provide clear advice to employees and managers on payroll and pension matters.

Essential requirements

Reporting to the Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer, the postholder will apply their technical knowledge across payroll and pensions and provide operational cover across key activities. They will also contribute to improvements of systems, processes and controls, helping to ensure the continued delivery of an effective and customer-focused service. We are looking for a payroll and pensions professional with strong attention to detail, good analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly. You will be comfortable working to fixed deadlines, investigating discrepancies and building effective working relationships, while handling sensitive personal and financial information with discretion.

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