Customer Enabling Services Payroll Manager Location: Sunderland Salary: Grade 8 (SCP 31 - 35) £41,771 - £46,142 Hours: 37 hours per hour Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent Closing Date: 28 Sept 2025 They're looking for an experienced customer-focused Payroll Manager to lead the triage and transactional functions of their Payroll and Pensions service. This role is central to ensuring their customers receive timely, accurate and responsive support. Currently the Payroll and Pensions function is delivered across two teams. The specialist Payroll and Pensions team is responsible for the overall delivery of the service. You'll deliver the transactional payroll service in collaboration with the specialist Payroll and Pensions function working closely with them, driving service improvements and leading a team of around 14 staff to deliver high-quality, customer-centric outcomes. A key part of this role is to integrate the function and its ways of working within the wider Customer Enabling Services directorate, ensuring alignment with their transformation goals and values. This post will be of interest to applicants who have a proven track record and substantial experience of payroll with a complex and diverse range of internal and external customers. In addition to possessing strong technical payroll expertise, it is equally essential that the successful candidate can lead, inspire, support and develop the payroll team to reach their full potential. As such, strong experience in supervision and driving cultural change is also essential. If you're passionate about people, thrive in a payroll environment, and want to make a meaningful impact across the Council, they'd love to hear from you. It is anticipated that shortlisting will be carried out week commencing 29th September. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre to take place on Wednesday 15th October, with those selected for the next stage being interviewed on Friday 17th October. Why work for the City Council? Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance 26 days annual leave (31 after 5 years), plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave through their flexible benefits scheme Ongoing professional development opportunities Discounted travel, car lease scheme, and Cycle to Work Scheme A supportive and inclusive workplace culture To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. https://