Payroll Services Lead - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police is recruiting a Payroll Services Lead to manage payroll processes across both forces. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) offers hybrid working with bases at Exeter or Winfrith.

You will lead a payroll team of around 20, collaborate with the Payroll & Pension Data Analyst, ensure data accuracy, and support senior payroll leaders in delivering a comprehensive payroll service while complying with SLAs and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a payroll environment with a recognised qualification.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a payroll team and prioritising work.
• Strong IT skills including computerised payroll or financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes and service delivery to ensure high quality, accurate and efficient service.
• Lead and support the payroll team, coordinating with the Payroll & Pension Data Analyst.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency and support the Payroll & Pensions Manager.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, statutory requirements and established policies.

Skills

Payroll experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

CIPP or equivalent qualification

Tools

Computerised payroll systems

IT skills

Job description

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police is recruiting a Payroll Services Lead to manage payroll processes across both forces. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) offers hybrid working with bases at Exeter or Winfrith.

You will lead a payroll team of around 20, collaborate with the Payroll & Pension Data Analyst, ensure data accuracy, and support senior payroll leaders in delivering a comprehensive payroll service while complying with SLAs and statutory requirements.