Full job descriptionMy Local Authority client is looking to recruit an interim Pension Fund Payroll Lead to develop policies, processes and procedures for all aspects of the Pension Fund payroll processing function to deliver an effective and efficient service with continuous improvement and to ensure internal systems are robust and compliant with financial regulations.

You will be a detail-oriented and proactive payroll professional who can ensure all work is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in developing and improving payroll processes, maintaining robust systems, and supporting audit activities, while staying up to date with industry developments to drive efficiency and innovation. They will be confident in coordinating team workloads, managing high-volume pension payrolls, ensuring HMRC compliance, and consistently meeting deadlines within a structured payroll cycle.

This is an interim role, with a day rate of £300 inside IR35 and you will need to be able to be in the office 2 days a week.