Permanent Opportunity - Head of Payroll & Pensions

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH

Job Title: Head of Payroll & Pensions

Contract Type: PERMANENT ROLE

Salary: £79,629

Location: Lewisham Council

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Payroll & Pensions to provide leadership and oversight of payroll and pension functions within a local government setting. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll and pensions services, and will have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Payroll & Pensions team to deliver a high-quality service.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Provide expertise on pensions administration, particularly LGPS, ensuring statutory compliance and effective management of schemes.
• Maintain strong controls, data integrity, and audit compliance.
• Advise senior leadership on payroll and pension matters and ensure alignment with organisational strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, HMRC requirements, and internal policies.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience managing payroll and pension functions in a local government environment.
• Strong knowledge of LGPS and UK payroll legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.
• Experience ensuring statutory and organisational compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in an interim capacity, delivering immediate impact.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in payroll or pension system improvements or upgrades.
• Professional payroll or pensions qualifications (e.g., CIPP).

How to Apply

Send your CV or reach out directly to: k.nazarenko@cragroup.org.uk

More details: https://cragroup.co.uk/job/head-of-payroll-pensions-5739132