Senior Payroll Lead (iTrent) | Hybrid - Public Sector

London Fire Brigade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

London Fire Brigade is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join the Payroll Services team in a fast-paced environment. You will lead day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while complying with pension regulations and payroll legislation.

This role requires strong technical payroll expertise, especially using the iTrent system, plus the ability to coach and develop junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume payroll environments.
• Demonstrable experience using the iTrent Payroll and HR system (essential).
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with payroll reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience supervising, coaching or supporting team members.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to providing a customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an accurate, timely payroll service for a large workforce.
• Process, verify and authorise payroll transactions using the iTrent Payroll and HR system.
• Ensure payroll calculations, deductions and payments are completed accurately and in line with payroll legislation.
• Resolve complex payroll queries and provide expert guidance to managers and employees.
• Manage payroll reconciliations and support statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension requirements and internal controls.
• Produce payroll reports, management information and data analysis as required.
• Support payroll audits and the implementation of process improvements.
• Build effective working relationships across HR, Finance, IT and other business areas.
• Assist with workload planning and resource allocation across the payroll team.
• Coach, support and develop Payroll and Finance Assistants to ensure a high-performing team environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll processes and service delivery.

Skills

High-volume payroll

iTrent experience

PAYE & NI knowledge

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

People leadership

Tools

iTrent Payroll & HR

Job description

London Fire Brigade is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join the Payroll Services team in a fast-paced environment. You will lead day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while complying with pension regulations and payroll legislation.

This role requires strong technical payroll expertise, especially using the iTrent system, plus the ability to coach and develop junior staff.