We are working with a Local Authority in London (SE6) who are looking for an experienced Head of Payroll and Pensions on a permanent basis. The role is full time, to start in the new year and paying 79,629 per annum. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. Main Purpose of the job:To be the strategic lead and responsible for the Councils payroll and pensions services, serving approximately 3,000 Council employees, 3,000 School employees and 28,000 pension members including active, deferred and pensioners. The annual payroll for the Council is over 170m and the value of the LGPS is circa 1.85bn.As a member of the Finance Leadership team you will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Finance function by taking leadership of the payroll and pensions service. Setting the direction, developing and managing an efficient, effective and responsive payroll and pensions administration service. Fostering a skilled, customer-focused, and high-performing environment which seeks to innovate and improve.To ensure the data integrity of the Payroll Oracle Cloud system and the Altair pension system, including the legacy system and archived data required to be accessed and retained under LGPS legislation. To ensure that changes to regulations are reflected in system updates to validate system integrity. Exercise controls to prevent losses of resources and data from fraud or error.To serve as the principal expert on all payroll and pension related ma