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Payroll jobs in United Kingdom

Head of Payroll Pensions

CRA Group Limited

Lewisham
On-site
GBP 200,000 +
30+ days ago
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Payroll Administrator

Bramley Health

Greater London
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 35,000
30+ days ago

Senior Manager - SuccessFactors (Payroll Specialist)

KPMG United Kingdom

Greater London
On-site
GBP 70,000 - 90,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Administrator

Perfect Hire Global Recruitment

Tees Valley
On-site
GBP 28,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Transformation Manager

JGA Recruitment

Reading
Hybrid
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
30+ days ago
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Payroll Team Leader - Managed Payroll Services - UK

IBM

Greater London
On-site
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Officer

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood
Hybrid
GBP 30,000
30+ days ago

Senior Payroll Associate EMEA

SC Johnson Professional

Frimley
Hybrid
GBP 40,000 - 55,000
30+ days ago
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Payroll Administrator

Curtis Recruitment Limited

Oxford
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 35,000
30+ days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

Cboe

City Of London
On-site
GBP 45,000 - 60,000
30+ days ago

Head of Payroll (UK)

InTalent Asia

United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Co-Ordinator - Birkenhead

Amber Mace

Birkenhead
Hybrid
GBP 30,000 - 32,000
30 days ago

Payroll Manager

ISCA Recruitment

Woodbury
On-site
GBP 48,000 - 55,000
30 days ago

Head Of Payroll & Pensions

Ackerman Pierce Ltd

Catford
Hybrid
GBP 70,000 - 90,000
30+ days ago

Remote Payroll Officer - UK

School Result

United Kingdom
Remote
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
30+ days ago

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Hewett Recruitment

Worcester
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 35,000
30+ days ago

Head of Payroll & Pensions

Ackerman Pierce

Greater London
Hybrid
GBP 75,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Senior Payroll Assistant

Tec Partners Limited

Norwich
On-site
GBP 27,000 - 32,000
30+ days ago

Head of Payroll and Pensions

Sellick Partnership

City Of London
Hybrid
GBP 67,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Officer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

England
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 40,000
30+ days ago

Interim Payroll Operations Specialist

Houlihan Lokey

Greater London
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 45,000
30+ days ago

Platform & Payroll Knowledgebase Specialist

Moorepay

Clifton
Hybrid
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Head of Payroll & Pensions - AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment

Greater London
On-site
GBP 80,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Officer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Brackley
On-site
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
30+ days ago

Head of Payroll and Pensions

Borough of Lewisham

Greater London
On-site
GBP 79,000 - 87,000
30+ days ago

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Head of Payroll Pensions
CRA Group Limited
Lewisham
On-site
GBP 200,000 +
Full time
30+ days ago

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
Responsibilities
  • The Head of Payroll and Pensions is the strategic lead for Lewisham Council's payroll and pensions services, covering approximately 3,000 Council employees, 3,000 school employees, and 28,000 pension members.
  • The role is responsible for the annual payroll of over £170m and the Lewisham LGPS valued at circa £1.85bn.
  • This senior leadership position oversees compliance with statutory requirements, system integrity, and the delivery of high-quality, efficient payroll and pension administration.
  • The postholder also acts as the principal expert, advising senior management and stakeholders on payroll and pension matters, legislative changes, and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead and manage Lewisham Council's payroll and pensions services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Oversee payroll and pensions systems, including Oracle Cloud and Altair, ensuring integrity, updates, and control systems.
  • Provide expert advice on LGPS regulations, pensions legislation, payroll law, and taxation matters.
  • Develop and manage performance, resource allocation, and staff within payroll and pensions teams.
  • Lead on the engagement and management of external LGPS actuaries, including triennial valuations and contract management.
  • Maintain relationships with schools, external service providers, and other stakeholders; manage SLAs and cost recovery.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including HMRC submissions and pension fund accounts.
  • Advise the Council's Early Retirement Panel and Executive Director on compensation and pension discretions.
  • Represent the Council in Pension Fund Officer forums, Pension Board, Pension Investment Committee, tribunals, and audits.
  • Promote best practice, equality, and professional development within the team.
  • Reports to the Executive Director of Finance; part of the Finance Leadership Team.
  • Manages 2 fully direct reports (Payroll Manager, Pensions Manager) and partially oversees additional staff (total team 26).
  • Requires flexibility for occasional evening meetings and work beyond standard hours.
Qualifications
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK; DBS disclosure may be required.
  • Extensive senior-level experience managing payroll and pensions functions, preferably in local government.
  • Strong knowledge of LGPS regulations, pensions administration, payroll law, and UK tax legislation.
  • Expertise in payroll and pension software systems (Oracle Payroll, Altair Pension system).
  • Proven leadership and team development skills; ability to motivate and manage staff effectively.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numeracy skills for complex payroll and pension calculations.
  • Experience in audit compliance, performance improvement, and implementing effective control systems.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to act strategically while translating objectives into operational deliverables.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive working practices.
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