Payroll Manager

RG Set Square; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Set Square in East London is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a dedicated payroll team and ensure accurate monthly processing. The role is permanent and based in East London, with a salary of £54,267 - £57,402 per annum.

You will manage pensions, HMRC submissions, year-end duties, and reporting, while collaborating with HR, Finance and external providers to deliver a high-quality service. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and service modernisation.

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification or extensive end-to-end payroll management experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience leading payroll teams and driving service improvements.
• Experience using Oracle Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system.
• Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable: experience within Local & Central Government or public sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of monthly payroll services.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and pension enquiries.
• Drive service excellence through performance management and quality assurance.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing through Oracle Payroll.
• Manage HMRC submissions and all statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead year-end activities including P60s and P11Ds and related processes.
• Ensure accurate administration of Local Government and Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Manage salary deductions, salary sacrifice, overpayments and court orders.
• Ensure compliance with National Minimum Wage, Living Wage and wider regulations.
• Lead payroll improvement initiatives and drive automation where possible.
• Support workforce transformation and service modernisation programmes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve employee experience.
• Contribute to future payroll service design and delivery across the organisation.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and external providers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Payroll compliance

Education

CIPP Qualification

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Job description

Are you in search of a fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in East Londonwho are looking to appoint a Payroll Manageron a permanent basis, at the salary rate between £54,267 - £57,402 per annum

Job responsibilities

As the Payroll Manager, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service that supports employees throughout their employment journey.

You will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements while delivering an efficient, customer-focused service. Working closely with senior leaders, HR, Finance, Pensions and external providers, you will build strong relationships that enable seamless service delivery and support organisational performance.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable managing operational delivery, leading people, driving continuous improvement and influencing strategic change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team, creating a culture of accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of monthly payroll services.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and pension enquiries.
• Drive service excellence through effective performance management and quality assurance.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing through Oracle Payroll.
• Manage HMRC submissions and all statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds and associated compliance processes.
• Ensure accurate administration of Local Government and Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Manage BACS payments, payroll reconciliations, deductions, salary sacrifice arrangements, overpayments and court orders.
• Ensure compliance with National Minimum Wage, Living Wage and wider legislative requirements.
• Lead payroll improvement initiatives, reviewing processes and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support wider workforce transformation and service modernisation programmes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve the employee experience.
• Contribute to the future design and delivery of payroll services across the organisation.
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, external providers and partner organisations.
• Produce meaningful payroll reporting, analysis and insight.
• Ensure stakeholders receive a responsive, reliable and customer-focused service.

Essential Criteria

• CIPP Qualification or extensive experience managing an end-to-end payroll function within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience of leading, coaching and developing payroll teams.
• Significant experience using Oracle Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system.
• Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Experience of leading service improvements and change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within Local & Central Government. Other public sector organisations and private sector complex organisations experience are also welcomed.