Senior Payroll Officer
Full time / Permanent
PO2: £44,937 per annum, rising to £47,925 per annum including LW.
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.
About the Team
We are a diverse payroll team 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 internal and external partners and software providers to ensure the smooth function of the Oracle payroll system.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Payroll Officer to support the delivery of a high‑quality, accurate and timely payroll service. The role involves providing specialist payroll advice, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and managing complex payroll calculations across a diverse workforce. You will play a key role in supporting service improvement, mentoring staff, maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, schools and external stakeholders, and contributing to service transformation initiatives to modernise payroll processes and enhance customer experience.
- Provide specialist payroll advice.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
- Manage complex payroll calculations across a diverse workforce.
- Support service improvement and mentoring staff.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, schools and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to service transformation initiatives and modernise payroll processes.
Qualifications
- Experience in payroll operations at a large organisation.
- Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems.
- Customer‑focused approach and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
Details of the Lambeth Staff Benefits package are available for review.
Equal Opportunity
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
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