Senior Payroll Lead

Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

£38,328 – £42,057 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

37 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Initial 6–9 month contract, with a permanent opportunity for the right candidate

polkadotfrog are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic Suffolk-based organisation as they look to welcome an experienced Senior Payroll Lead to their team.

This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a busy environment, has exceptional attention to detail and is confident managing complex payroll processes.

What will you be doing

As Senior Payroll Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently and on time, while supporting the smooth running of payroll operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely payments
• Managing payroll requirements relating to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and attention to detail
• Managing high workloads and competing deadlines effectively
• Resolving payroll queries and supporting colleagues with payroll-related matters

What are we looking for

We're looking for a confident and experienced payroll professional who can hit the ground running and take ownership of their workload.

• Extensive experience in payroll administration and processing
• Strong working knowledge of LGPS and TPS pension schemes
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence managing high-volume workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

Experience using iTrent or MHR payroll systems would be highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your payroll expertise to a busy and supportive organisation, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity in Suffolk, we'd love to hear from you.

At polkadotfrog, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive recruitment experience for every applicant. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments and are happy to provide information in alternative formats where needed.

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