Assistant Payroll Manager
Location: Gloucestershire
Contract: Temporary (3 month initial)
Rate: £22 - 25 Per Hour Umbrella
Start date: ASAP
Contact: .uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is seeking a dedicated Assistant Payroll Manager to join the Pay & Conditions Team on behalf of a local authority in Gloucestershire. In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive payroll services to both the County Council and a variety of external clients. The position requires meticulous attention to detail in processing payroll payments and addressing pay-related queries, all while ensuring compliance and efficiency. As part of the team, you’ll deliver high-quality, cost-effective services and offer guidance on employment terms and conditions. This role is perfect for a payroll professional with extensive end-to-end experience, a strong organisational skillset, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Main responsibilities

• Deputise for the Payroll and Pensions Service Manager, providing strategic and operational leadership across the payroll function.
• Ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll and pensions service delivery, meeting statutory requirements and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Lead on the development and enhancement of payroll systems and processes, including support for SAP Success Factors and legislative updates.
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders, including HMRC and pension scheme administrators.
• Support, coach, and performance-manage payroll team managers, fostering a high-performing, customer-focused culture within the service.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience leading payroll teams, including coaching and performance management, ideally within a performance-driven culture and stakeholder-focused environment.
• Strong technical expertise in payroll legislation and ERP systems, particularly SAP, with hands-on involvement in payroll system implementation and optimisation.
• CIPP payroll qualification (or equivalent experience) and ability to demonstrate degree-level analytical thinking or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. NVQ4 or postgraduate management).
• Comprehensive knowledge of HMRC and pensions regulations, with a strong understanding of how payroll integrates with HR and finance processes in large organisations.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on or email .uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.