Pensions Manager - Payroll, Payments and Projects

Overview

Pensions Manager - Payroll, Payments and Projects role at London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Salary £57,171-£72,186 per year (starting salary dependent on experience). Permanent, full time. Location: Wandsworth, London.About Us

The Pensions Shared Service is based in Wandsworth Town Hall and runs the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for five London boroughs: Camden, Merton, Richmond, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth.About the Role

Take the lead on a major transformation project - bringing pensioner payroll under direct control of the Pensions Shared Service and separating it from our partner Councils'' systems. Once implemented, you will manage payroll administration for over 30,000 LGPS pensioner members, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and outstanding service.Key Responsibilities

Drive the successful implementation of a new pensioner payroll and payments systemManage ongoing payroll operations and pensioner servicesLead annual service-wide projects, ensuring alignment with our business objectivesChampion innovation through new technologies and process improvementsProvide expert guidance to colleagues, senior leaders, and external stakeholdersEssential Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Understanding and working experience of payroll procedures and defined benefit schemes and a working knowledge of relevant legislation including HMRCExperience of Heywood Altair or equivalent systemExcellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with senior officers, stakeholders, senior management teams and service usersPayroll implementation/testing experienceExperience with business analysis and change tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Access)Data interrogation software (e.g., Business Objects, Power BI)SharePoint/O365Other Details

Closing Date: Monday 22 September 2025. Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025. Interview Date: w/c Monday 6 October 2025.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We also safeguard children and vulnerable adults; some posts require a DBS check. We offer benefits including 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.Application Documents

Anonymised Application Guide for candidates.pdfPensions Manager - Payroll Payments and Projects - job-profile - Sept 2025.pdfJob Reference: randw/TP/134693/8568Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time (36 hours). Location: Wandsworth Town Hall, London. Posted on 05 September 2025.Location and role details are subject to change. If you’d like to apply, follow the standard application ..... full job details .....