Payroll Team Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Belfast, County Antrim, BT42LP |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4771438_1771258402 |
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Your new company
NILGOSC, the administering authority for the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland, is a well‑respected public sector body responsible for managing the pensions of thousands of members across councils, education bodies and other participating employers. With a strong focus on accuracy, governance and high‑quality service delivery, NILGOSC offers a stable working environment, excellent employee support and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the pension payments of over 50,000 scheme members.
Your new role
As Payroll Team Leader, you will:
- Oversee the monthly and annual pension payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
- Allocate workloads, support the team and monitor performance standards.
- Handle complex queries such as overpayments, re‑employment cases and pension benefit calculations.
- Maintain accurate member records and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Train, develop and support payroll staff through coaching, reviews and regular team meetings.
- Manage staffing levels, approve leave and monitor attendance.
- Improve payroll processes, resolve issues and support system or procedure updates.
- Prepare reports, assist with projects and represent the organisation at external events when required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Five GCSEs including Maths and English, and a CIPP qualification or Level 3+ payroll‑related qualification with relevant experience;
OR GCSEs plus four years' relevant payroll experience;
OR GCSEs plus Level 5/6 qualification and two years' relevant experience. - Experience running an end‑to‑end computerised payroll for 100+ employees (ideally 200+).
- Good knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory calculations.
- At least one year's experience supervising or checking the work of others.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong numeracy, accuracy and problem‑solving skills.
- Clear and confident communication skills, able to deal with complex queries and provide training.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and experience using payroll systems.
- Willingness to work towards or maintain a CIPP advanced payroll or pension qualification.
What you'll get in return
- A permanent role within a respected public body.
- Competitive salary and attractive public‑sector benefits.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Strong work‑life balance with flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for ongoing training, development and progression.
- The chance to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact on service delivery.
- Involvement in varied work including projects, process improvements and external events.
What you need to do now
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