Head of Payroll

Job Title: Head of Payroll

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £65,000

Contract: 12-month FTC

About the Role

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced leader to oversee its Payroll, Pensions and People function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all payroll, pensions and people systems operations
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery in line with statutory requirements
• Manage compliance with HMRC, pension providers, and other regulatory bodies
• Provide expert advice on payroll and pension matters, including legislative changes
• Oversee people systems processes and support optimisation of HR technology
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, auditability and data integrity
• Manage, coach and support team members to ensure effective performance
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across HR and Finance

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong experience managing a payroll function in a medium or large organisation
• Operational knowledge of both DB and DC pension schemes
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a high workload
• Strong communication skills and confidence advising stakeholders
• A proactive problem‑solver who can work independently and take initiative

Please apply or contact [email protected] directly!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.