Payroll Lead (Hybrid or Remote)

\"Local Pensions Partnership\"; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

30 days holiday + bank holidays + gift

LGPS pension scheme

Health plan

Dental plan

Employee assistance programme

Referral scheme

Perk site discounts

Wellbeing events

Job summary

Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for our payroll services, including both employee payroll and a large-scale pensioner payroll operation.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead and develop high-performing teams, drive service improvement and ensure accurate, compliant delivery across multiple client payrolls and LPPA employees.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll services, including large-scale pensioner payroll operations.
• Proven ability to govern, improve performance and drive continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the payroll services strategy for employee and pensioner payrolls.
• Ensure accurate, compliant delivery and governance across multiple client payrolls.
• Develop and mentor high-performing payroll teams and drive innovation.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Job description

Remote/Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire

Remote working contracts will be considered for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston.

Salary circa £60k & benefits DOE | 37 hours a week

A glance at the role:

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for LPPA's payroll services, encompassing both our employee payroll function and a large-scale, multi-client pensioner payroll operation.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be accountable for the leadership, governance, performance and continuous development of payroll services supporting approximately 210,000 pensioners across multiple client payrolls and around 360 LPPA employees. You will ensure both services are delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, whilst driving innovation, continuous improvement and long-term operational resilience.

This is a role requiring a combination of payroll expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking. You will lead and develop high-performing teams, shape future service delivery, champion technological advancement and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure outstanding outcomes for members, employees and employers.

In return, you will join a fast-paced, collaborative and member-focused organisation with a friendly and supportive culture, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact whilst continuing to develop both personally and professionally.

A bit about us:

Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 738,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.

What we can offer you:

• Salary circa £60k DOE + inclusions in Annual Bonus Scheme.
• 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your Birthday, with the ability to ‘buy and sell leave.
• Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.
• Access to Health or Dental Plan
• Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.
• The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.
• Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme – ‘Your Perk Site.’
• Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.
• Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.
• Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre