Can I update employees pensions outside of when I run payroll?  For example, can I add opt out dates or do I need to wait until the end of the month when I run payroll?

Also, do I upload the signed opt out forms via Sage or do I need to do via NOW Pensions or both?

Sorry if these are stupid questions but I have recently taken the payroll over and trying to sort out errors and familiarise myself with the pension module.

Thanks in advance