Payroll Team Leader

Location: Lambeth Town Hall | Hybrid Working
Start Date: 24 August 2025
End Date: 30 November 2025
Hours: Full-time | 35 hours per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Team Leader on behalf of London Borough of Lambeth to provide long-term sickness cover within their Finance and Governance Directorate.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-performing payroll team and contribute to the successful delivery of a large, complex payroll function covering corporate and school-based staff.

• Lead and manage a team of 12 payroll professionals.

• Oversee payroll operations for approximately:

  • 2,920 school staff

  • 3,200 corporate staff

  • 200 external school staff

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with legislation, council policy, and best practices using the Oracle payroll system.

• Provide specialist advice on payroll administration, regulations, and internal policies.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including software providers, to support system functionality and enhancements.

• Drive continuous improvement in payroll systems, processes, and team performance.

• Maintain strong relationships with employers to ensure high levels of service in line with payroll SLAs and contracts.

• Extensive experience managing large-scale payroll operations.

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise payroll systems.

• Proven ability to manage and develop staff in a team environment.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Rate: £35 per hour

• Duration: 24 August 2025 to 30 November 2025

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Location: Lambeth Town Hall (with hybrid working arrangements)

Closing date for applications: Friday 18 July 2025 at 12:00