Pension Fund Payroll Manager

Pension Fund Payroll Manager

A Local Authority in the South West who are looking to appoint a talented Pension Fund Payroll Manager on an interim basis are working with Spencer Clarke Group to find the successful candidate.

What's on offer:

Hourly Rate: 26 - 35 per week (negotiable based on experience)
Please submit your CV with the rate you require
Remote working
3-6 Month Initial Contract
Contract type: Contract, full time
Hours: 09:00 - 17:00

About the role:

Based in the South West (Hybrid):

The Council is seeking an experienced interim Payroll Manager to lead its pensioner payroll service, overseeing more than 16,000 monthly BACS payments worth around 100m per year.

This is a key post within the Pension Fund, ensuring all payments are accurate, timely and fully compliant with statutory requirements. The role will also be responsible for planning and delivering the transition of the pensioner payroll from the Council's payroll system onto a new integrated pensions administration system.

Responsibilities:

1. Run the monthly pensioner payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments to all pensioners.
2. Plan and manage the transition to the new integrated payroll system.
3. Complete statutory returns, including RTI submissions and tax payments.
4. Ensure compliance with HMRC and LGPS regulations.
5. Carry out monthly reconciliations and implement effective controls and processes.
6. Lead on mortality tracing, annual increases, data updates and overpayment recovery.
7. Provide a high-quality service to members, including payslips and P60s.
8. Supervise and support the Payroll Officer, planning workloads and ensuring deadlines are met.
9. Provide data outputs for the financial ledger.

About you:

You will have the following experience:

• Experience of running a payroll for a large employer.
• A relevant professional payroll qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Knowledge of national pension issues and statutory payroll requirements.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to develop effective processes and solve complex problems.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience running an LGPS pensioner payroll.
• Experience using the Altair pension administration system.
• Experience managing staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical and high-profile public sector service.

How to apply:

Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group:

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities. Our experienced consultants have extensive market knowledge and will always provide professional support and advice.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post-placement aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions

We offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to 300. If you know someone who may be interested, ask them to send their CV to Brad at and include your details.
Terms and conditions apply.