Interim Payroll (PART TIME)

Interim Payroll (PART TIME)

• Provide operational oversight and support for the end-to-end payroll process across two payrolls, of approximately 300 employees.
• Review and document existing payroll processes, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for simplification.
• Reduce reliance on highly manual and spreadsheet-driven processes by introducing improved controls and documentation.
• Support the implementation and successful go-live for September 2026.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and system implementation partners to ensure payroll readiness.
• Manage payroll activities in line with key monthly timelines, including:
  • Payroll reporting cycle (typically 15th-16th of each month).
  • Monthly pay runs and pay day deadlines (typically 22nd-23rd of each month)
• Support the transition from an in-house to outsourced payroll operating model, ensuring continuity of service and knowledge transfer.
• Review current arrangements for P11Ds and benefits administration, supporting the transition to payrolled benefits where appropriate.
• Oversee pension administration processes, including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) requirements.
• Liaise with external providers to ensure pension and payroll responsibilities are clearly defined and effectively managed.
• Identify compliance risks and ensure payroll processes align with HMRC and pension scheme requirements.
• Provide recommendations for longer-term payroll operating models and process improvements.