Payroll & Systems Team Leader

Harlow Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Payroll & Systems Team Leader to lead the delivery of payroll and HR systems services. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees, pensioners, councillors and election staff, while maintaining compliance with legislation and HMRC requirements.

You will manage a small team, oversee system improvements, and provide expert advice on payroll, pensions and LGPS.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level, NVQ3 or equivalent, with a CIPP qualification or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of local government payroll and LGPS is desirable.
• Significant experience delivering an end-to-end payroll service.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Experience of payroll systems and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Payroll Team, ensuring payroll deadlines are met.
• Manage the accurate processing of payrolls for employees, pensioners, councillors and election staff.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, statutory payments and year-end processes.
• Act as the key contact for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Lead on payroll audit compliance and data accuracy.
• Manage and develop HR and payroll systems, including system improvements and upgrades.
• Produce payroll and workforce reports and provide expert advice on payroll, pensions and systems.

Skills

Payroll legislation

HMRC requirements

Pension administration

Staff supervision

Payroll systems

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

CIPP qualification

Education

A-Level / NVQ3 or equivalent

CIPP qualification

Job description

Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Payroll & Systems Team Leader to lead the delivery of payroll and HR systems services. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with legislative requirements, leading a small team, and overseeing the development and administration of the Council's integrated HR and payroll systems. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Payroll Team, ensuring payroll deadlines are met.
• Manage the accurate processing of payrolls for employees, pensioners, councillors and election staff.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, statutory payments and year-end processes.
• Act as the key contact for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Lead on payroll audit compliance and data accuracy.
• Manage and develop HR and payroll systems, including system improvements and upgrades.
• Produce payroll and workforce reports and provide expert advice on payroll, pensions and systems., This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role within our HR & Organisational Development team, driving service improvement and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality payroll and systems service. We are committed to supporting professional development and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (banking 30 minutes per week to be used towards the shut down between Christmas and the New Year), Significant experience delivering an end-to-end payroll service.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Experience of payroll systems and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Educated to A-Level, NVQ3 or equivalent, with a CIPP qualification or relevant experience. Knowledge of local government payroll and LGPS is desirable. Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities, and employee benefits scheme, positive work/ life balance