Payroll Manager (Public Sector)

MCS Group; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organization seeks a Payroll Manager to lead a dedicated payroll team. The role involves ensuring accurate payroll operations, compliance with tax and pension regulations, and contributing to organizational efficiency. Candidates must have strong qualifications and experience in payroll management.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified full member of CIPP or equivalent.
• Experience managing payroll functions and leading teams.
• Familiarity with payroll systems, procedures, and pension administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll process development and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage payroll and pension administration.
• Oversee payroll financial reporting and audits.

Skills

Payroll management

Compliance and regulation adherence

Team leadership

Education

Membership of Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a large public sector organisation in their search for a Payroll Manager.

An fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential public services within a respected local government body, leading a dedicated payroll team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations that support employees and organisational efficiency.

The role:

• Lead payroll process development and system improvements, including software updates.

• Manage complete payroll and pension administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure adherence to tax, NI, PAYE, and pension regulations with accurate reconciliations.

• Oversee payroll financial reporting, audits, and budget monitoring support.

• Respond to payroll queries and collaborate with HR on related matters.

• Maintain payroll systems, reports, and liaise with external providers for compliance.

• Manage payroll team, uphold confidentiality, GDPR, and organisational policies.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Be a qualified full member of Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or equivalent.

OR

• Experience managing a payroll function including supervising and leading a team.
• Experience in developing and implementing payroll policies, procedures and strategies that support organisational goals.
• Experience with payroll systems and processes including administering pension schemes.

What's in it for you?:

• Salary: £43-44k per annum.
• 37 days annual leave.
• Hybrid working.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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