Payroll Manager

Cedar; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the South East is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 3-month contract. The role involves managing payroll and HR administration services across the council and partners. You will lead a team of 30, develop efficient systems, and identify areas for continuous improvement. Essential qualifications include extensive government payroll experience and a CIPP qualification. This position requires one day of on-site work per week in the Surrey & Sussex area, offering £300 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll within the local government sector.
• Ability to manage medium to large teams effectively.
• Relevant qualification and understanding of payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of payroll and HR administration services.
• Manage a team of 30 staff to deliver efficient payroll services.
• Implement compliant payroll systems and drive continuous improvement.

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...