Strategic Head of Payroll & Pensions

CRA Group Limited; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A government council in England is seeking a Head of Payroll and Pensions to oversee payroll for 6,000 employees and pension services for 28,000 members. This strategic leadership role requires extensive experience in payroll and pensions, particularly in local government. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of LGPS regulations, leadership skills, and expertise in payroll systems like Oracle and Altair. Flexible work hours are required to accommodate evening meetings.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience managing payroll and pensions functions, preferably in local government.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, payroll law, and pensions administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll and pensions services, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Advise on payroll and pensions matters to senior management.
• Oversee integrity and updates of payroll systems like Oracle Cloud and Altair.

Skills

Leading payroll and pensions services

Knowledge of LGPS regulations

Payroll and pension software expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership and team management

Communication and presentation skills

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Altair Pension system

Job description

A government council in England is seeking a Head of Payroll and Pensions to oversee payroll for 6,000 employees and pension services for 28,000 members. This strategic leadership role requires extensive experience in payroll and pensions, particularly in local government. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of LGPS regulations, leadership skills, and expertise in payroll systems like Oracle and Altair. Flexible work hours are required to accommodate evening meetings.