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 you.