Payroll Manager

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Can you provide high quality management in a fast-paced Payroll team?
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post The role involves the management of the Local Authority’s payroll service, ensuring that each stage of the payroll process is properly carried out, that all staff are paid correctly, and on time in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. To ensure that correct payments are made and appropriate information provided to our pension schemes, HMRC and other statutory and pension scheme bodies. Key responsibilities will include:

• Accurate Payroll Processing: Ensuring all payroll-related activities are processed accurately and on time,
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintaining compliance with all relevant Local authority labour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• System Management: Overseeing and managing payroll systems, identifying and resolving issues, and improving efficiency.
• Staff Training: Hiring and training new payroll team members, and supervising payroll staff on payroll processes, procedures, and regulations.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Proactively identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Reporting: Generating reports on payroll data for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Project Management: Leading and managing payroll-related projects and process improvement

Please note; eligibility to obtain UK Security Check DBS clearance is essential. The Person

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a payroll team, fostering a positive and productive work environment, whilst also using their initiative to identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

You will have expertise in using payroll software and other relevant technology to manage and process payroll efficiently, whilst also having a thorough understanding of payroll calculations, deductions, tax regulations, and reporting requirements along with an in-depth knowledge of payroll-related laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at local authority levels.

You will be a good communicator in order to effectively deal with employees, management, and other stakeholders regarding payroll matters, explaining complex information clearly and the capacity to troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement solutions to ensure smooth payroll processing.

You will be a member of the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) and hold the relevant qualification or be able to demonstrate substantial experience in Oracle Cloud HCM and payroll processes.

Closing date: 6 July 2025 (23:59)
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk