Assistant Payroll Manager

Sheffield City Council; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to manage the payroll cycle for over 9,000 employees in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large organization, strong knowledge of payroll legislation, and the ability to lead a team. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and has many opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discounted rail and bus passes

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Collaborative workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll in a large organization.
• Ability to implement solutions for complex payroll issues.
• Strong understanding of pension regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly payroll cycle for 9,000+ employees.
• Manage and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Lead improvements in payroll systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation

Experience of leading and developing a team

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in payroll systems

Job description

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Are you an experienced payroll professional passionate about making a difference?

We’re looking to recruit an Assistant Payroll Manager to join our friendly team. It’s an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex payroll process serving over 9,000 employees, with the chance to shape and improve our payroll systems and procedures.

About the Role:

As part of our Payroll Team, you’ll be responsible for managing monthly payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across a large and diverse organisation. You'll work in a hybrid setting, based at our centrally located Howden office in Sheffield, with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly payroll cycle for 9,000+ employees, alongside our payroll team leader, administrators and controls team
• Manage and resolve complex payroll issues with a proactive approach
• Lead improvements in payroll systems and processes
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and pension regulations
• Collaborate and work effectively across different teams and work streams
• Support and develop team members, fostering a positive working environment
• Meet tight deadlines and SLAs with precision and attention to detail

About You:

Ideally, you’ll have in house payroll experience in a large, complex organisation, but you may have experience of managing a large, outsourced payroll and be proficient in payroll legislation.

You’ll also have

• Experience of leading and developing a team.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and good understanding of pensions
• Ability to take ownership of complex issues and implement solutions
• System-savvy with a knack for process improvements
• A detail-oriented, passionate payroll professional with a positive attitude and adaptability

Why Join Us?

We offer an environment where you can truly make a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our payroll processes, work on interesting projects, and influence change in a supportive team. In return, we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days
• Discounted rail and bus passes
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• A vibrant, collaborative workplace

If you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll career and thrive in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal conversation about the post or any questions please contact our Payroll Manager Steve Donoghue

Location: Sheffield City Centre, Howden Office-Hybrid working

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.