Payroll and Systems Team Leader

This Payroll and Systems Team Leader post sits in Harlow Council's HR and Organisational Development team, leading a small payroll team and the council's integrated HR and payroll systems. Its core is accurate, on-time payroll for employees, pensioners, councillors and election staff, kept compliant with HMRC and pension rules. The post also acts as the key contact for the Local Government Pension Scheme and leads on audit and systems upgrades. Applicants need experience of running an end-to-end payroll service and of supervising staff.

What the job involves

• Lead and supervise the payroll team so payroll deadlines are met
• Process payroll accurately for employees, pensioners, councillors and election staff
• Ensure compliance with payroll law, HMRC rules, statutory payments and year-end processes
• Act as the key contact for the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Lead on payroll audit compliance and data accuracy
• Manage and develop HR and payroll systems, including improvements and upgrades
• Produce payroll and workforce reports
• Give expert advice on payroll, pensions and systems

Qualifications

• A-Level, NVQ3 or equivalent, with a CIPP qualification or relevant experience

Experience

• Significant experience delivering an end-to-end payroll service
• Experience managing or supervising staff
• Experience of payroll systems and process improvement

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of local government payroll and the LGPS

What’s offered

• Dynamic Working approach, with most full-time staff in the office four days a week pro rata
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee assistance programme
• Support for professional development

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