Payroll and Pensions Operations Manager

Payroll and Pensions Operations Manager

Location: Lewes, Hybrid or remote and onsite (when needed), BN8 4EF

Salary: Competitive

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Monday Friday, 37 hours per week

The organisation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

The Role

As a Payroll and Pensions Operations Manager, you will lead the delivery of daily payroll operations for 500 colleagues and spearhead the review and enhancement of their payroll and pension services. Your role will focus on ensuring compliance, enhancing efficiency, and improving the colleague experience.

• Processing the monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Managing issue resolution and embedding improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Ensuring payroll and pension processes align with tax, labour, and pension regulations.
• Leading process audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation for regulatory review.
• Collaborating with People, Finance, and IT teams for continuous improvements.
• Delivering strategic transformation to automate and optimise services.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience in payroll operations or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of payroll best practices and compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and manage senior relationships.

Other useful skills and experience:

• Professional certification in Payroll (e.g., CIPP)
• Experience with payroll systems such as ACCESS XD

Benefits

• Discount facilities
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellbeing Centre
• Death in Service benefit
• Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
• Onsite Café
• Free parking

Plus, they cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!

To Apply

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