Payroll Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

LGPS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Suffolk Association of Local Councils is seeking a Payroll Services Lead to oversee payroll processing for member councils and to manage the Payroll Administrator. This permanent role involves designing marketing for the payroll service, developing online guidance, and contributing to service growth with accurate records and compliant payroll operations.

The role offers hybrid working, 37 hours per week, and a salary of £37,280–£40,777 per annum plus a homeworking allowance of £6 per week, with

Responsibilities

• supervision and management of the Payroll Administrator
• design marketing for business growth of the payroll service
• developing knowledge of the sector
• contributing to the development of online information
• producing regular blogs to support councils understanding
• preparing reports
• processing payroll
• calculating the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc., ensuring these comply with regulations
• production of payslips and distributing the same to customers with the assistance of the SALC Brightpay software
• receiving and processing change requests for payroll including timesheets, expenses, new employees or leavers
• maintaining database records
• addressing issues and questions regarding payroll from member councils, employees and superiors.

Job description

• Suffolk Association of Local Councils
• Address: Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0AJ
• Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, plus homeworking allowance £6 per week - please note there is a pay award review pending
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0902

The Role

• provision of payroll and advisory services to the users of this service
• to design marketing for business growth including the supervision and management of the Payroll Administrator.

This role focuses on administering a range of business processes and procedures related to payroll. It centres on ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations, supporting member councils through efficient information handling, and maintaining well organised records and systems. The post will design the wider development and promotion of SALC's payroll service and the publication of blogs and online guidance to support councils understanding. Supervision and management of the Payroll Administrator - leading, coaching and developing to promoting accuracy, efficiency and a strong customer focus.

Your responsibilities

• supervision and management of the Payroll Administrator
• design marketing for business growth of the payroll service
• developing knowledge of the sector
• contributing to the development of online information
• producing regular blogs to support councils understanding
• preparing reports
• processing payroll
• calculating the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc., ensuring these comply with regulations
• production of payslips and distributing the same to customers with the assistance of the SALC Brightpay software
• receiving and processing change requests for payroll including timesheets, expenses, new employees or leavers
• maintaining database records
• addressing issues and questions regarding payroll from member councils, employees and superiors.

About us

Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) has a long-standing reputation as a trusted voice across the local government sector in Sufolk and have supported town and parish councils and parish meetings for over 75 years. Recognised as County Association of the Year in February 2025 as part of the National Association of Local Council's Star Council Awards, and a finalist in 2026, SALC proudly delivers high-quality and responsive services. You will join a small and ambitious dedicated professional team who work together to meet the needs of over 400 town and parish councils and parish meetings across Suffolk.

The SALC payroll service has seen an increase in subscribers over recent years and the successful candidate will be responsible of a well-established and professionally run service. You will be supported by colleagues with a strong team ethos.

Why we hope you'll love working with us

The success of SALC is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us.

As well as doing everything we can to support your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. We offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• 26 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach
• pension plan with the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Wisdom with 24/7 support.

For more information

To find out more, please contact Laura Sampson, Operations and Facilities Manager or Sally Longmate, Chief Executive Officer, by calling 01473 833713.

Closing date: 5pm, 18 September 2026

Interview date: 24 / 25 September 2026