Payroll Lead (Hybrid or Remote)

A glance at the role:

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for LPPA's payroll services, encompassing both our employee payroll function and a large-scale, multi-client pensioner payroll operation.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be accountable for the leadership, governance, performance and continuous development of payroll services supporting approximately 210,000 pensioners across multiple client payrolls and around 360 LPPA employees. You will ensure both services are delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, whilst driving innovation, continuous improvement and long-term operational resilience.

This is a role requiring a combination of payroll expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking. You will lead and develop high-performing teams, shape future service delivery, champion technological advancement and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure outstanding outcomes for members, employees and employers.

In return, you will join a fast-paced, collaborative and member-focused organisation with a friendly and supportive culture, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact whilst continuing to develop both personally and professionally.

Remote/Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire

Remote working contracts will be considered for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston.

• Salary circa £60k DOE + inclusions in Annual Bonus Scheme.
• 30 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your Birthday, with the ability to 'buy and sell leave.
• Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.
• Access to Health or Dental Plan
• Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.
• The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.
• Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme - 'Your Perk Site.'
• Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.
• Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.
• Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre