Head of Payroll and Pensions, LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

Guardian Jobs; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a confident Head of Payroll and Pensions to oversee their payroll services. The role demands extensive knowledge of payroll legislation and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will innovate and ensure compliance while working in a hybrid capacity. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Subsidised gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with knowledge of payroll and pensions legislation.
• Strong leadership skills with a drive for high-quality service delivery.
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll and pensions administration service effectively.
• Advise senior management and stakeholders on payroll matters.
• Ensure compliance with national legislation and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of payroll and pensions legislation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused service delivery

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

Head of Payroll and Pensions – London Borough of Lewisham. Join to apply for the Head of Payroll and Pensions, LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM role at Guardian Jobs.

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! Lewisham has a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and is proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

The Lewisham payroll service supports the efficient operation of the Council. This includes the monthly payroll, including the completion of statutory returns, for 6, employees, including 1, teaching staff, and a further 8, former employees in receipt of an occupational pension. The function is strategically located in the finance service because of the significant requirement to discharge the employer’s responsibility properly in the context of constantly changing legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

As the Head of Payroll and Pensions you will be the strategic lead and responsible for Lewisham Council’s payroll and pensions services. The annual payroll for the Council is over £ million and the value of the Lewisham LGPS is circa £1.85 billion. As a member of the Finance Leadership team you will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Finance function by taking leadership of the payroll and pensions service.

You will set the direction, develop and manage an efficient, effective and responsive payroll and pensions administration service, fostering a skilled, customer-focused and high-performing environment which seeks to innovate and improve. You will be the Council’s principal expert on all payroll and pension related matters, offering advice and support to senior management and stakeholders on payroll and pension issues and identifying the impact and implications of national imperatives and legislation developments. You will also be the subject-matter expert on the complex legislative framework governing pension administration, including LGPS Regulations, Transitional Regulations, Pensions Acts, Public Services Pensions Act and Data Protection Act.

Qualifications

As the Head of Payroll and Pensions you will be a confident, experienced and suitably qualified professional, able to utilise your detailed and extensive knowledge of the complex legislative and regulatory environment governing payroll and pensions and ensure that the service delivers to a consistently high standard.

You will be a strong and highly motivated leader and team player with energy and credibility who commands the confidence of Members, senior managers, staff, business partners and stakeholders. Ambitious, driven and energetic, visible, approachable and accessible, resilient, determined and confident. Outward facing.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs. The applicant handbook (online) – please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Closing date

Closing date: Sunday 30 November 23:59pm.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme.

Additional information

The Council reserves the right to close adverts if there is a large response.