Head of payroll | 8790 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £56,912 to £62,618 per annum | (Grade M) | County Hall, Norwich
Are you a strategic payroll leader ready to shape the future of payroll services across Norfolk County Council and its external clients?
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our Payroll Services team. This is a pivotal role within our Finance team, responsible for statutory compliance, operational excellence, and the continued development of our payroll function.
As Head of Payroll, you will lead the payroll service for over 21,000 job roles across the Council and traded service customers. You will bring drive and implement developments to optimise the myOracle payroll system. The role will require you to collaborate with HR and Digital Services to implement strategic pay and benefits initiatives and ensure compliance with national and local employment conditions and pension schemes, including LGPS and NEST. In addition to supporting corporate projects arising from statutory or regulatory changes.
To be considered for the role, you’ll need Proven leadership in payroll operations within a complex organisation, expertise in payroll legislation, systems (preferably Oracle), and pension administration. You’ll also need strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at senior levels as well as a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a high-profile role. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, working in a collaborative environment with access to professional development and flexible working arrangements.
1. A for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our here.
Redeployment closing date: Thursday 4th September 2025 at 23:59
All other applicants closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025 at 23:59