About the role
As our Payroll Service Manager, you will:
* Own the full payroll and pensions service for the Group – end to end, every cycle, every detail.
* Act as the organisation’s payroll expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a service colleagues can rely on.
* Streamline and modernise processes, systems, and reporting, shaping a smarter, future‑focused payroll function.
* Lead on all TPS and LGPS requirements, managing returns, queries, and ensuring we remain fully audit‑ready.
* Drive improvements and innovation, enhancing the payroll experience for every colleague and manager.
Qualifications and experience
We’re looking for:
* Solid end‑to‑end payroll experience – ideally including TPS and LGPS – with strong knowledge of payroll legislation.
* Confidence working with systems and data, able to interpret complex reports, and comfortable making sound, independent decisions.
* Proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering an excellent service to colleagues across the Group.
Schedule
Full‑time position based at Stockton Riverside College with some travel between Group sites. Monday to Friday – start and finish times can be discussed. We are open to alternative working patterns.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement (34‑43 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays, depending on role and length of service) and up to 5 additional days leave at Christmas.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with Employer Contributions.
* Wellbeing days: 2 per year.
* Access to a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme, 24/7 online GP access with NHS registered doctors, employee assistance programme, discounts at high street and online retailers, free on‑site parking, and many more.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based on skills and experience, and we’re proud to be Disability Confident committed.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a priority for the group and we have key policies and systems to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities across the group.
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