Location
London Borough of Lambeth
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Starting salary £54,360 per annum rising in annual increments to £57,495 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through delivery of our priorities. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team
We are a diverse payroll team consisting of 12 members, managing the payroll operations for approximately 3,000 school staff, 3,200 corporate staff, and around 200 external school staff. We work in close collaboration with our internal and external partners and software providers to ensure the smooth function of the Oracle payroll system.
About the Role
As Payroll Team Leader, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive, accurate and customer-focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time in full compliance with legislation, regulations and Council policies. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, fostering a positive, inclusive culture and embedding continuous improvement across all payroll operations. The role has a strong operational and strategic focus. You will ensure statutory compliance (including PAYE, National Insurance and multiple pension schemes) and provide support in complex payroll reconciliations and year-end processes, acting as a specialist on payroll matters. You will also work closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders to deliver joined-up services, support payroll digital transformation, and develop the payroll function as a value-adding, data-led service, including delivering payroll bureau services to schools and external clients.
Experience
Proven experience in payroll management, ideally within a large and complex organisation. Experience working with Oracle payroll systems and managing statutory compliance including PAYE, National Insurance and pension schemes is highly desirable.
About you
You are a strong leader with the ability to develop and motivate a diverse team. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach. You are proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You are committed to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
Relevant payroll qualifications or equivalent experience are preferred. A strong understanding of payroll legislation and regulations is essential. Commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.