Head of Payroll & Pensions

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Lewisham Council, who are offering a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate 79,629.00

We are looking for a Head of Payroll & Pensions this role will be: SE6 4RU Hybrid 2 Days office based.

The right candidate will:

• Develop and manage a full suite of payroll and pensions processes that ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements whilst still prioritising the customer experience. Lead and develop a strong working relationship the Councils Employee Services team, ensuring that there is a streamlined approach to the development of HR and payroll processes.
• Be responsible for the operation, management and development of the: payroll and pensions modules of the Councils ERP system; the Altair pensions system; and the legacy and archive systems by ensuring a constant review of skills, new developments, upgrades and technology to facilitate the accurate and efficient payment of salaries wages and pensions.
• Be responsible for the implementation of systems of control over payments or amendments to system data to minimise losses from error or fraud and to be accountable for meeting all statutory or scheme deadlines, to avoid prosecution and fines, including on behalf of external clients.
• Responsible for ensuring that the payroll and pension administration services remain complaint with relevant and LGPS legislation. Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with the highly legislative framework and that there is technical capacity in the teams for all relevant professional areas.
• Ensure best use of payroll and pension administration resources through defining priorities and securing appropriate resources to achieve the Councils objectives. Lead, manage and develop the payroll and pensions administration teams to ensure efficient and effective performance, customer service and delivery, taking proactive and remedial action when necessary.

We require the following:

• Substantial experience of working in a dynamic environment within a large public or private sector organisation.
• A thorough understanding of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations and administration
• Experience of working with payroll and pension software systems (e.g. Oracle Payroll ,Altair Pension system ),

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,