Payroll Manager

3 weeks ago


Wandsworth Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

About Us

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Salary: £46,014.00 to £55,758 per annum.

Permanent, Full Time

Location: Wandsworth

Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next big opportunity in the public sector?

An opportunity has arisen to join a payroll team based at Wandsworth Town Hall.

We are looking to recruit a Payroll Manager on a full-time basis to join our amazing Payroll department and play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the department. You will report to the Head of Payroll, Transactions and Payments.

Objective of the role

The Payroll team run a total of 12 high volume monthly payrolls with varying terms and conditions, as well as multiple paydays, thereby offering a variety of responsibilities and requiring a high level of competence. As Payroll Manager you will enjoy managing the 3 Team Leaders in the Payroll Team, as well as liaising with departmental managers and employees, resolving queries and advising on statutory and technical payroll matters.

About the role

You will have a set of on-going responsibilities which will vary depending on the needs of the team. The responsibilities include (but not limited to) to:
  • Covering for Payroll Team Leaders and Head of Payroll, Transactions and Payments during absences.
  • Direct responsibility for the processing of one or more payrolls as required.
  • Assisting in the quality assurance processes for payroll transactions and payments.
  • Reconciliation and despatch of bespoke reports.
  • Performing multiple and varying payroll tasks with minimum supervision.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) will clearly evidence:
  • A Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (or equivalent) payroll qualification.
  • Experience in processing and managing high volume payrolls, preferably on iTrent payroll software.
  • A good track record in the management of staff.
  • Knowledge of current legislation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous payroll experience in a Local Authority environment will be a strong advantage.
Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024

Shortlisting Date: week commencing 06th May 2024

Interview Date : week commencing 13th May 2024

Useful Information :

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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