We’re currently partnering with a leading organisation within their specialist sector to recruit an experienced Pensions Payroll &/or Pensions Project Manager to support a major integration and transformation programme within their organisation after the acquisition of two companies with circa 500 employees in total to transfer. If successful you will lead a key project involving the transition of two Defined Benefit pension schemes to a new third-party administrator.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end payroll and pensions integration projects relating to newly acquired businesses
• Oversee data mapping, data flows, and system integrity to ensure accuracy across multiple platforms
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external providers to integrate new entities into existing payroll and pension frameworks
• Ensure payroll and pensions compliance requirements are met throughout integration activity
• Manage multiple project workstreams, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and standards
• Support the transition of two Defined Benefit pension arrangements to a new external administrator
• Act as the key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Candidate Requirements
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects end-to-end within payroll, pensions, or a related function
• Strong understanding of payroll and/or pensions operations
• Expert knowledge of payroll legislation, including experience setting up new payroll entities
• Experience managing data integrations, system workflows, and process improvements
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions project professional with a strong background in payroll and/or pensions to take ownership of complex integration projects following acquisitions, ensuring smooth onboarding, operational accuracy, and compliant delivery across payroll and pension functions.
How to apply or learn more about this role:
Please email dianne@abenefit2u.com for a full job profile and benefit package, and to take your interest further, or call Dianne Beer on 07747 800 740 to discuss the role further.
If you have not heard back from Abenefit2u Recruitment Consultancy within 10 working days we regret you have not been successful in your application.
