Pension Fund Payroll Lead

Pension Fund Payroll Lead Spencer Clarke Group are working with a Local Authority in the South West to recruit a Pension Fund Payroll Lead. This is a senior payroll leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of pension payroll services. The successful candidate will lead a small specialist payroll team, oversee high-volume pension payroll cycles, maintain robust payroll controls, support audit activity, and drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and procedures. What's on Offer Day Rate: £300 - £500 +(Negotiable) Location: South West Working Pattern: Hybrid / flexible working expected Contract: 3-6 months Full Time/Part Time Available The Role Key responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of accurate and compliant pension payroll services Managing and coordinating the work of a small payroll team Ensuring payroll deadlines are met across monthly pensioner payroll and immediate payment cycles Maintaining compliance with HMRC requirements, pension legislation and statutory guidance Developing and improving payroll policies, processes and procedures Supporting internal and external audit activity, including annual payroll audit Reviewing payroll controls and implementing process improvements Working with payroll/system teams on testing, configuration, quality assurance and system changes About You The ideal candidate will have: Strong pension payroll experience, ideally within an LGPS/public sector pension fund environment Experience leading or managing payroll teams Excellent understanding of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and payroll controls Altair / Heywood payroll experience would be highly desirable How to Apply To apply or find out more, please send your CV to . Know someone suitable? We offer a referral bonus of up to £300 for successful recommendations