Payroll & Pensions Manager

Are you an experienced payroll and pensions professional looking for your next challenge? Join a thriving organisation in Preston as their Payroll and Pensions Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional payroll and pensions services across a large and complex organisation.

The RoleAs the Payroll and Pensions Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll and pensions processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a first-class service to staff. This role is pivotal in maintaining operational excellence and driving improvements across the function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all payroll and pensions processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment for staff.
• Supervise and develop a team, providing ongoing training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational policies, including HMRC regulations.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, reconciliations, and statutory submissions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise systems, automate processes, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of policies, procedures, and processes.

About YouTo succeed in this role, you will be an experienced payroll and pensions professional with a track record of leadership and process improvement.

Essential Requirements:

• Substantial experience managing payroll and pensions in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of HMRC and payroll/pensions legislation, including auto-enrolment.
• Proven team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• A CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent qualification.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.

Desirable:

• Experience with public sector pension schemes such as LGPS, USS, or TPS.
• Knowledge of international taxation and education sector payrolls.
• Familiarity with iTrent or similar payroll systems.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: £40,000 to £50,000 (dependent on experience).
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team in a respected organisation.
• Opportunities to lead and innovate, shaping the future of payroll and pensions delivery.

What's Next?If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Not Quite the Right Fit?If this role doesn't match your requirements, get in touch anyway - we have other opportunities available. And if you know someone who'd be perfect for this role, please send them our way!INDLAN