Payroll Manager

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

SOLOS Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and shape a payroll service for a large workforce in a hybrid London setting. You will manage a payroll team, ensure timely, accurate processing and maintain compliance with payroll legislation and pension schemes.

The role requires CIPP qualification or equivalent experience, extensive payroll knowledge, and proven leadership. Hybrid working and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing payroll teams.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting.
• Experience using Oracle Payroll or similar enterprise system.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a dedicated Payroll team.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll process using Oracle Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and pension matters.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, BACS payments, deductions, overpayments and year-end processes.
• Lead process improvements and identify opportunities for automation.
• Work with HR, Finance, Pensions, senior leaders and external providers.
• Provide payroll reporting, analysis and expert advice.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Job description

Payroll Manager

Permanent Opportunity | £54,267 - £57,402 per annum

London | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an opportunity to lead, improve and shape a payroll service?

A forward-thinking local authority is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead its Payroll and Pensions function, supporting a workforce of approximately 2,600 employees.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll and pensions, while also driving service improvement and supporting a wider transformation programme.

The Role

• Lead, develop and motivate a dedicated Payroll team.
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process using Oracle Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and pension matters.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, BACS payments, deductions, overpayments and year-end processes.
• Lead process improvements and identify opportunities for automation.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Pensions, senior leaders and external providers.
• Provide payroll reporting, analysis and expert advice.

About You

• A CIPP qualification or significant experience managing an end-to-end payroll function.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting.
• Experience leading and developing payroll teams.
• Experience using Oracle Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system.
• Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering service improvements and change.

Local Government or wider public sector experience is desirable, but candidates from complex private sector organisations are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• £54,267 - £57,402 per annum
• Permanent contract
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities