Payroll Transformation Lead (Oracle & Pensions)

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Waltham Forest for a Payroll Officer on a permanent basis. The postholder will own the payroll and pensions services, act as the SME, and lead complex issue resolution within a transformation programme to modernise payroll processes.

Candidates should be CIPP qualified or have significant end-to-end payroll experience in a complex organisation, with strong knowledge of legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• CIPP qualified or significant experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting.
• Experience with Oracle Payroll or similar system; knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Analytically minded with problem solving and reconciliation skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team with continuous improvement and customer service focus.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery using Oracle Payroll, including BACs, reconciliations, deductions and statutory requirements.
• Lead year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds, and administration of Local Government and Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Drive payroll transformation, strengthen controls, automate processes, and improve efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Waltham Forest for a Payroll Officer on a permanent basis. The postholder will own the payroll and pensions services, act as the SME, and lead complex issue resolution within a transformation programme to modernise payroll processes.

Candidates should be CIPP qualified or have significant end-to-end payroll experience in a complex organisation, with strong knowledge of legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting.