Payroll Team Leader - 19% Pension
3 days ago
Holywood
Payroll Team Leader - Permanent - Belfast - Public Sector - NILGOSC Your new company NILGOSC, the administering authority for the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland, is a well-respected public sector body responsible for managing the pensions of thousands of members across councils, education bodies and other participating employers. With a strong focus on accuracy, governance and high-quality service delivery, NILGOSC offers a stable working environment, excellent employee support and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the pension payments of over 50,000 scheme members. Your new role As Payroll Team Leader, you will: • Oversee the monthly and annual pension payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments., • Allocate workloads, support the team and monitor performance standards., • Handle complex queries such as overpayments, re-employment cases and pension benefit calculations., • Maintain accurate member records and ensure compliance with regulations., • Train, develop and support payroll staff through coaching, reviews and regular team meetings., • Manage staffing levels, approve leave and monitor attendance., • Improve payroll processes, resolve issues and support system or procedure updates., • Prepare reports, assist with projects and represent the organisation at external events when required. What you'll need to succeed • Experience running an end-to-end computerised payroll for 100+ employees (ideally 200+)., • Good knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory calculations., • At least one year’s experience supervising or checking the work of others., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines., • Strong numeracy, accuracy and problem-solving skills., • Clear and confident communication skills, able to deal with complex queries and provide training., • Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and experience using payroll systems., • Willingness to work towards or maintain a CIPP advanced payroll or pension qualification. What you'll get in return • A permanent role within a respected public body., • Competitive salary and attractive public-sector benefits., • Generous pension contributions., • Strong work-life balance with flexible working hours., • Opportunities for ongoing training, development and progression., • The chance to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact on service delivery., • Involvement in varied work including projects, process improvements and external events. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4771438