Payroll & Pensions Officer -Grade 5

Finance, Planning, Property and Commercial Operations

Salary: £27,644 to £29,959per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: Friday 07 August 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: HR-1

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

The University of Bradford is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant payroll service.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and supports wider financial and people priorities.
• Support payroll operations by resolving queries and ensuring data accuracy, while contributing to a responsive, customer-focused service.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Organised individual with proven experience in payroll
• Strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University's commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.