Payroll Manager

Cedar; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll and HR administration services for a Local Authority in the South East. This contract position requires extensive experience in local government payroll and skills in managing medium to large teams. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvements, and ensure compliance. This hybrid role involves visiting the Surrey & Sussex area one day per week, with a competitive day rate of £300 Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing compliant, efficient payroll systems.
• Ability to oversee and enhance payroll services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support management of payroll and HR administration services.
• Manage a large team of 30 staff for efficient payroll delivery.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Extensive Local Government Payroll experience

Experience in managing medium-large teams

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...