Strategic Head of Payroll & Pensions | Hybrid

Ackerman Pierce; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public council in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll & Pensions to lead their payroll and pension administration services. This role involves strategic direction for payroll activities, managing substantial payroll operations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a deep understanding of LGPS legislation, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to positively impact vital public services.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading payroll and/or pension administration services at scale.
• Deep knowledge of LGPS legislation and local government pension administration.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and drive service improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all payroll and pensions activity.
• Oversee the development of payroll and pensions SLAs for external employers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, financial and regulatory requirements.
• Manage payroll data for statutory reporting and year-end reconciliations.
• Lead on decisions related to early retirements and compensation matters.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of LGPS legislation

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Altair

Job description

A public council in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll & Pensions to lead their payroll and pension administration services. This role involves strategic direction for payroll activities, managing substantial payroll operations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a deep understanding of LGPS legislation, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to positively impact vital public services.