We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Payroll Manager to lead and manage a complex, high-volume payroll and pensions service within a large public sector environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and fully compliant processing of approximately 6,500 salaries and 8,000 pension payments each month, alongside maintaining robust financial controls and statutory compliance. You will act as the organisation s payroll subject matter expert, providing specialist advice on complex payroll and pensions matters, interpreting legislation, and ensuring adherence to HMRC and other regulatory requirements. A key part of the role is safeguarding the organisation from financial risk, penalties, and reputational impact. This is a pivotal leadership position within a busy finance function, offering the opportunity to shape and improve payroll services that directly impact thousands of employees and pensioners. You will play a key role in driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering value for money across the service. Location: London Salary: £63K Per Year Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the end-to-end payroll and pension s functionEnsure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing in line with legislation and organisational policiesAct as the primary expert for complex payroll queries and statutory interpretationOversee payroll reconciliation, error management, overpayments, and corrective action processesMaintain