Payroll Manager
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Posted: 25/03/2026
- £63816 - £64816 per annum
- South London, London
- Permanent
Payroll Manager (Local Authority)
Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a South London Borough to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and oversee a large-scale payroll function.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across a complex organisation.
What's on Offer
- Salary: £63,816
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Location: South London (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)
- Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the Council's payroll function, delivering a high-quality, compliant service across a large workforce and pension scheme.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of payroll services for 6,500+ employees and 8,000+ pensioners
- Act as the Council's subject matter expert on payroll legislation and compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with HMRC and statutory requirements
- Manage payroll controls, audit processes, and reporting to minimise risk and error
- Drive continuous improvement across payroll systems, processes and service delivery
- Lead on SLA management, contract negotiations, and value-for-money initiatives
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Legal and external bodies
- Manage, develop and performance-manage the payroll team
About You
You will ideally have:
- Extensive experience managing large-scale payroll operations, ideally within Local Government
- Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and HMRC legislation
- Understanding of Local Government terms & conditions (NJC, Teachers, Soulbury)
- Proven ability to interpret and apply complex legislation
- Experience managing teams, budgets, and working to strict deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level
- Experience improving payroll processes, systems and controls
- Relevant qualification or significant equivalent experience
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
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📲 020 3039 3555
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
INDSCGBR
We also offer a referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV, including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant