One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.

Overview:

* To lead a team to ensure efficient and timely delivery of payroll functions in accordance with current legislation and conditions of service.

* To provide strategic overview of the payroll service and look for continuous improvement and efficiency.

Main Responsibilitiies:

* To provide leadership and line management to the payroll function within the Council

* To manage the payroll service to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with current legislation and conditions of service.

* To provide the payroll lead on implementation of any new systems or procedures.

* To work closely with HR recruit teams to onboard and correctly set up pay for new employees.

* To work as the subject matter expert on complex areas of pay - e.g. multiple employment, leave, maternity and sickness payments, pension and AVC arrangements and payments to leavers.

* To manage appropriate payroll systems with other HR, pension and finance colleagues.

* To actively seeking ways to improve the service - developing a modern payroll service and looking at process improvements and possibilities for automation.

* To lead on pension auto-enrolment processes.

* To take the lead for payroll audit processes.

* To produce payroll reports for internal HR monthly and quarterly reporting

* To be an active member of HR leadership team

* To be a key member of HR project teams where there is an interface with pay.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd