Payroll & Pensions Manager
Cambridge or Huntingdon (hybrid working available)
Full time - 37 hours per week
£42k-£45k per annum
Protocol is working with a client in Cambridgeshire who have an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a values-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape and improve payroll and pensions services while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Payroll & Pensions Manager to lead the delivery of an efficient, compliant, and high-quality payroll and pensions service.
This is a key role within our People/Finance function, with responsibility for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing complex public-sector pension schemes.
You will play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while developing and improving systems and processes to support a modern, effective service.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
* Oversee all submissions to HMRC and ensure full PAYE compliance.
* Manage and administer Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including reconciliations and statutory returns.
* Maintain and develop the payroll system (iTrent), including reporting and process improvements
* Produce payroll-related reports, forecasts, and data to support finance and audit requirements
* Lead on audits and provide documentation and evidence as required
We are specifically looking for someone who brings experience in payroll management, ideally in a public sector organisation, but not essential.
You will have strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, and statutory reporting as well as experience managing public sector pension schemes (TPS and/or LGPS), experience using payroll systems such as iTrent (or similar HR/payroll systems).
About Protocol
Protocol are the specialist full-service recruiter dedicated to education, training and skills. People are at the heart of everything we do. We place people first. We're more than a recruitment agency - we pride ourselves on our ongoing support and aftercare delivered by our expert team. The Protocol Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
The legal bit...
If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process.