Payroll Manager

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Payroll Manager (Local Authority)

Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a South London Borough to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and oversee a large-scale payroll function.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across a complex organisation.

What's on Offer

Salary: £63,816
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Location: South London (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)
Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the Council's payroll function, delivering a high-quality, compliant service across a large workforce and pension scheme.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of payroll services for 6,500+ employees and 8,000+ pensioners
Act as the Council's subject matter expert on payroll legislation and compliance
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with HMRC and statutory requirements
Manage payroll controls, audit processes, and reporting to minimise risk and error
Drive continuous improvement across payroll systems, processes and service delivery
Lead on SLA management, contract negotiations, and value-for-money initiatives
Work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Legal and external bodies
Manage, develop and performance-manage the payroll team

About You

You will ideally have:

Extensive experience managing large-scale payroll operations, ideally within Local Government
Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and HMRC legislation
Understanding of Local Government terms & conditions (NJC, Teachers, Soulbury)
Proven ability to interpret and apply complex legislation
Experience managing teams, budgets, and working to strict deadlines
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level
Experience improving payroll processes, systems and controls
Relevant qualification or significant equivalent experience

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

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Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location:
Beckenham
Salary:
£63,816 - £64,816 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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