Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Permanent Opportunity | £54,267 – £57,402 per annum

London | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an opportunity to lead, improve and shape a payroll service?

A forward-thinking local authority is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead its Payroll and Pensions function, supporting a workforce of approximately 2,600 employees.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll and pensions, while also driving service improvement and supporting a wider transformation programme.

The Role

You will:

* Lead, develop and motivate a dedicated Payroll team.

* Oversee the end-to-end payroll process using Oracle Payroll.

* Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations.

* Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and pension matters.

* Oversee payroll reconciliations, BACS payments, deductions, overpayments and year-end processes.

* Lead process improvements and identify opportunities for automation.

* Work closely with HR, Finance, Pensions, senior leaders and external providers.

* Provide payroll reporting, analysis and expert advice.

About You

You will have:

* A CIPP qualification or significant experience managing an end-to-end payroll function.

* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting.

* Experience leading and developing payroll teams.

* Experience using Oracle Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system.

* Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers’ Pension schemes.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

* Experience delivering service improvements and change.

Local Government or wider public sector experience is desirable, but candidates from complex private sector organisations are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

* £54,267 – £57,402 per annum

* Permanent contract

* Flexible and hybrid working

* Local Government Pension Scheme

* Generous annual leave

* Learning and development opportunities

* Employee wellbeing support

* Career progression opportunities

If you are an experienced payroll professional ready to take on a leadership role and help shape the future of payroll delivery, we would love to hear from ...