Payroll & Systems Team Leader

Noble Recruiting; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlow District Council is seeking a Payroll and Systems Team Leader to manage day-to-day payroll processing across ~500 employees, including elections payrolls, on a 3-6 month contract. The role is on-site four days per week and requires strong leadership of the payroll team.

You will oversee end-to-end payroll using iTrent (MHR), ensure RTI compliance, and deliver accurate reports to Finance. Essential knowledge includes LGPS, HMRC deadlines, and a payroll qualification.

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification / HNC/HND or Degree in Payroll Management, or related subject
• Working knowledge and experience of Local Government Payroll processes and procedures and of the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Experience of working in an analysis and reporting role including the production of written reports to set deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and manage the payroll team to run the HDC monthly payroll, approximately 500 employees and ad hoc Elections payrolls
• Manage the end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring an accurate and timely payroll using the integrated HR/Payroll iTrent (MHR) system
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll matters, including PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Payments, Real Time Information (RTI), Student Loans and LGPS pensions regulations
• Submit FPS and EPS returns to HMRC by the deadlines
• Ensure compliance with LGPS, Auto Enrolment and all relevant legislation
• Process third-party payments and payroll reconciliations
• Complete the monthly HMRC, National Insurance and LGPS reconciliations
• Generate monthly payroll reports and analysis for Finance team
• Submit LGPS monthly returns to Essex Pension Fund
• Processing BACS payments before pay date 15th of the month
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including word, Excel and Outlook
• Preferably Local Government (LG) experience and knowledge of LG pay and conditions

Skills

CIPP qualification

LGPS knowledge

iTrent (MHR) payroll system

MS Office suite

Education

Degree in Payroll Management

Tools

iTrent (MHR)

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting Harlow District Council to recruit a Payroll and Systems Team Leader on a 3-6-month contract basis. Please note that this post requires the successful individual to be based on site 4 days per week.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Payroll and Systems Team Leader to manage the day-to-day payroll processing, ensuring that all payroll activities are delivered accurately and on time. The role involves leading and supporting the payroll team, working with HR team, and ensuring compliance with all UK payroll legislation to deliver a high-quality service to the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and manage the payroll team to run the HDC monthly payroll, approximately 500 employees and ad hoc Elections payrolls
• Manage the end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring an accurate and timely payroll using the integrated HR/Payroll iTrent (MHR) system
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll matters, including PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Payments, Real Time Information (RTI), Student Loans and LGPS pensions regulations
• Submit FPS and EPS returns to HMRC by the deadlines
• Ensure compliance with LGPS, Auto Enrolment and all relevant legislation
• Process third-party payments and payroll reconciliations
• Complete the monthly HMRC, National Insurance and LGPS reconciliations
• Generate monthly payroll reports and analysis for Finance team
• Submit LGPS monthly returns to Essex Pension Fund
• Processing BACS payments before pay date 15th of the month
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including word, Excel and Outlook
• Preferably Local Government (LG) experience and knowledge of LG pay and conditions

Essential knowledge and experience

• CIPP qualification / HNC/HND or Degree in Payroll Management, or related subject
• Working knowledge and experience of Local Government Payroll processes and procedures and of the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Experience of working in an analysis and reporting role including the production of written reports to set deadlines.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.