Payroll & Pensions Lead for Growth & Compliance

eTeach UK Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited seeks a Payroll Partner to lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Multi Academy Trust. You will act as the payroll and pensions specialist, ensuring compliance with HMRC, TPS and LGPS regulations while supporting growth projects.

We require a proven track record in payroll leadership, pensions administration and strong stakeholder management. Edupay experience is advantageous, and a recognised payroll qualification (CIPP) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll services and managing payroll legislation, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing payroll and pension processes, including TPS and LGPS.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with payroll systems (Edupay experience is advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll function across the Trust.
• Act as the recognised specialist for payroll, pensions and statutory pay.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, TPS and LGPS regulations.
• Support academy transfers, TUPE activity, restructures and Trust growth projects.
• Analyse payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and payroll system development.
• Develop payroll capability across managers and People Team colleagues.
• Maintain robust governance, audit controls and reporting processes.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Pensions administration

Governance

Compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP or equivalent

Tools

Edupay

Job description

eTeach UK Limited seeks a Payroll Partner to lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Multi Academy Trust. You will act as the payroll and pensions specialist, ensuring compliance with HMRC, TPS and LGPS regulations while supporting growth projects.

We require a proven track record in payroll leadership, pensions administration and strong stakeholder management. Edupay experience is advantageous, and a recognised payroll qualification (CIPP) is preferred.