Head of Payroll and Pensions

Public Sector Recruitment
Lewisham, Greater London
Head of Payroll and Pensions

Location: Lewisham, London
Salary: £79.629 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid 2 days in the officer

About the Role

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll and Pensions to lead their payroll and pension services. This senior role oversees payroll for 6,000 employees and manages the pensions for over 28,000 members. Successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, ensure compliance with legislation, and drive service improvements across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the payroll and pensions teams, ensuring efficiency and excellent service.

* Manage payroll (Oracle Cloud) and pensions (Altair) systems, including legacy and archived data.

* Provide expert advice on payroll and pension legislation, including LGPS regulations and Pensions Acts.

* Oversee external contracts, including LGPS actuaries, and manage schools’ payroll SLA services.

* Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines, internal controls, and audit requirements.

* Represent our client on pension boards, committees, and external forums.

What We’re Looking For

* Extensive senior-level experience in payroll and pensions management, preferably in local government.

* Strong knowledge of LGPS regulations and payroll legislation.

* Proven leadership and team development skills.

* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

* Relevant degree or professional payroll/pensions qualification or equivalent experience.

Apply now and shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Posted 2025-12-03

Recommended Jobs

Early Years Nursery Practitioner in Pinner

Ethos Education
Pinner, Greater London

Are you an Early Years Nursery Practitioner looking to make a difference to your community?   This diverse nursery in Pinner is now looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team of sta…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

Indirect Tax Manager - Real Estate, London : £60 - 80k guide + car/ cash allowance

Beament Leslie Thomas
London

● This Big 4 firm’s specialist team that covers Indirect Tax advisory work in the Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction arena has had a great year – they’d love to grow the team to meet clients’ con…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-24

Financial Advisor Spain

Prestige IFA Jobs
London

  Our client, a rapidly growing international financial advisory firm, is seeking experienced Financial Advisers and Paraplanners with expertise in pensions and investments . Their current adv…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-12

Afterschool Nanny in London, Job ID J1E89C

Little Ones UK Ltd
Hampstead, Greater London

This lovely family based in Hampstead, London, is seeking an After-school Nanny to care for their toddler and school-aged child. All general nanny duties are included in this role. The family is look…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-15

Sales Ex - COE - Avanade Operations & Process Enablement Lead

Accenture
London

Job Description At Accenture, we believe your career is about what you want to be and who you want to be. It’s about bringing your skills, your curiosity, and your best true self to your work. Her…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-09

Dispensing Optician

Richmond, Greater London

About the role As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You w…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-21

Executive Reward Manager

Michael Page
London

Develop and manage executive compensation plans, including base pay, bonuses, and long-term incentives. Analyse market trends and benchmark compensation packages within the financial services sect…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-11

Business Development Executive - Insurance

Bruin Financial
City of London, Greater London

Business Development Executive We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Business Development Executive opportunity for a well-established provider of specialist insurance solutions for the pro…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-12

International Sales Manager

Barratt Redrow
London

What you'll be doing? The Sales & Marketing team look after our customers and help them through one of the most important parts of their lives; finding and buying a new home. We pride ourselves on …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-27

Class 2 Beavertail Driver

Flannery Plant Hire
Wembley, Greater London

Job Title: Class 2 Beavertail Driver (with Plant Training Provided) Location: Luton or Wembley About Flannery Plant Hire Flannery Plant Hire is one of the UK’s leading providers of operate…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-09