Payroll & Pensions Director

Sheer Jobs Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a strategic leader for Payroll and Pensions services in Greater London. The role involves overseeing payroll for 6,000 employees and managing over £170m in annual payroll. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations, advising senior management on complex legislation, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in payroll and pensions administration, particularly in the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to impact thousands of employees and pensioners.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience in payroll and/or pensions administration, ideally within the public sector.
• In‑depth knowledge of LGPS legislation, payroll regulations, and pensions administration.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for payroll and pensions services.
• Oversee payroll and pension systems ensuring data integrity.
• Advise on legislation and tax compliance.
• Manage relationships with external providers and actuaries.
• Lead and develop a high-performing customer-focused team.
• Ensure accurate reporting and adherence to statutory deadlines.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team development

Problem-solving

Communication

Innovation

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Altair

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a strategic leader for Payroll and Pensions services in Greater London. The role involves overseeing payroll for 6,000 employees and managing over £170m in annual payroll. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations, advising senior management on complex legislation, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in payroll and pensions administration, particularly in the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to impact thousands of employees and pensioners.