Payroll Lead

Title: Payroll Lead

Grade/Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£38,510-£43,149 per annum)

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months (Maternity cover)

Hours: Full-time 37 hours

Location: Oldbury Council House/ Hybrid

Job Summary:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of an accurate and timely payroll service.
• Provide technical payroll expertise and guidance on payroll legislation, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension, and organisational requirements.
• Support, coach, and develop payroll team members to deliver excellent customer service.
• Drive continuous improvement, system enhancements, and efficient payroll practices.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, pension providers, and external stakeholders to resolve complex payroll matters.

Essential Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience of working within a busy Payroll / Human Resources environment.
• Supervisory experience Comprehensive working knowledge of employment legislation in relation to payroll. E.g. PAYE, NICs, SSP, SMP, etc.
• Experience of handling/resolving customer enquiries and complaints.

Closing Date 13th November 2026

Interviews to be held on the 25th November 2026

Please submit a CV and supporting statement to kate_phillips@sandwell.gov.ukbefore the closing date.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

#WeAreSandwell