Payroll Manager

Cedar; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in the South East is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 3-month contract. This role requires extensive local government payroll experience and the management of a team of 30 staff. The successful candidate will oversee payroll and HR administration services, ensuring efficiency and compliance. This position offers £300 per day and requires a relevant qualification such as CIPP. The role will involve providing expert advice and driving continuous improvements in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive Local Government Payroll experience is essential.
• Relevant qualification such as CIPP is required.
• Experience in managing medium-large teams.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of payroll and HR administration services.
• Manage a team of 30 staff to deliver payroll services.
• Oversee development and implementation of payroll services.

Skills

Local Government Payroll experience

Team management

Education

Relevant qualification i.e. CIPP

Job description

Job Description

Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a Local Authority in the South East area with the Recruitment of a Payroll Manager, to work on an initial 3 month contract. The role will be working 1 day per week in the Surrey & Sussex area. The salary on offer is £300 per day Inside IR35.

The main purpose of the role is to support on the day to day management of the payroll and HR administration services across the council, schools, and external partners. The successful person will be managing a large team of 30 staff to deliver high-quality, efficient, and accurate payroll and HR administration services.

The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of compliant, efficient, and effective services and systems, overseeing delivery to enhance the payroll service. This includes identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities across service delivery.

You will delegate the day-to-day operations, which will include setting objectives, planning and prioritising workloads, and acting as the payroll specialist for the service area providing expert advice and making informed decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of services, legislation, and regulations.

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive Local Government Payroll experience
• Relevant qualification i.e. CIPP
• Experience in managing medium-large teams
• You will need to...