My local government client is seeking an experienced Payroll and Systems Team Leader to manage the day-to-day payroll processing, ensuring that all payroll activities are delivered accurately and on time. The role involves leading and supporting the payroll team and ensuring compliance with all UK payroll legislation to deliver a high-quality service to the workforce. Key ResponsibilitiesLead, supervise and manage the payroll team to run the HDC monthly payroll, approximately 500 employees and ad hoc Elections payrollsManage the end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring an accurate and timely payroll using the integrated HR/Payroll iTrent (MHR) systemProvide expert advice on complex payroll matters, including PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Payments, Real Time Information (RTI), Student Loans and LGPS pensions regulationsSubmit FPS and EPS returns to HMRC by the deadlinesEnsure compliance with LGPS, Auto Enrolment and all relevant legislationProcess third-party payments and payroll reconciliationsComplete the monthly HMRC, National Insurance and LGPS reconciliationsGenerate monthly payroll reports and analysis for Finance teamSubmit LGPS monthly returns to Essex Pension FundProcessing BACS payments Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including word, Excel and OutlookPreferably Local Government (LG) experience Essential knowledge and experience CIPP qualification Working knowledge and experience of Local Government Payroll processes and procedures and of the ..... full job details .....