Payroll Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Daily Salary: £ 232 - 232

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Payroll Manager will lead and manage Hackney Councils Payroll Team ensuring the accurate timely and efficient delivery of payroll services.

The role requires strategic oversight of payroll operations system management compliance with legislation and staff development.

The postholder will act as the Councils expert adviser on all payroll matters and collaborate across HR Finance and other services to deliver high-quality payroll and HR support.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead and manage the Payroll Team providing coaching development and performance management for team members.

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll BACS transactions and third-party payments.

Maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee data including starters leavers and salary changes.

Provide expert advice on payroll legislation local government terms and pension schemes.

Ensure compliance with statutory and contractual obligations including year-end processes (P60s P11Ds).

Collaborate with ICT and HR colleagues to implement payroll system changes and process improvements.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers stakeholders and external agencies.

Monitor and audit payroll processes exception reports and data integrity to ensure accuracy.

Deputise for the Strategic Lead: Payroll and Systems as required.

Skills/Experience:

Proven leadership and team management experience in a large complex payroll environment.

Expert knowledge of payroll systems preferably iTrent and pension administration systems.

Strong understanding of PAYE regulations local government and teachers pension schemes.

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with ability to produce management reports.

Experience of process improvement planning and project delivery.

Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships at all organisational levels.

Strong attention to detail accuracy and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 13/11/2025.

Membership of the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) or significant payroll experience.

Location: Hackney London (Hybrid working arrangements).

Responsible for 2 Payroll Team Leaders and oversight of a 10-person payroll team.

Must work flexibly and proactively to support the Councils payroll and HR functions.

Required Skills:

Proven leadership and team management experience in a large complex payroll environment. Expert knowledge of payroll systems preferably iTrent and pension administration systems. Strong understanding of PAYE regulations local government and teachers pension schemes. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with ability to produce management reports. Experience of process improvement planning and project delivery. Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships at all organisational levels. Strong attention to detail accuracy and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.

Required Education:

Membership of the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) or significant payroll experience.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Payroll Manager will lead and manage Hackney Councils Payroll Team ensuring the accurate timely and efficient delivery of payroll services. The role requires strategic oversight of payroll operations system management compliance with legislat...