Payroll Manager

As Payroll Manager, you will lead the delivery of a comprehensive, accurate and customer focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time in full compliance with legislation, regulations and Council policies. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Payroll and Pensions, you will manage and develop a high performing payroll team, fostering a positive, inclusive culture and embedding continuous improvement across all payroll operations.

The role has a strong operational and strategic focus. You will oversee statutory compliance (including PAYE, National Insurance and multiple pension schemes), manage complex payroll reconciliations and year end processes, and act as the Council's professional lead on payroll matters. You will also work closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders to deliver joined up services, support payroll digital transformation, and develop the payroll function as a value adding, data led service, including delivering payroll bureau services to schools and external clients

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

We are a diverse payroll team consisting of 12 members, managing the payroll operations for approximately 3,000 school staff, 3,200 corporate staff, and around 200 external school staff. We work in close collaboration with our internal & external partners and software providers to ensure the smooth function of the Oracle payroll system.