Payroll and Pensions Lead

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Payroll & Pensions Lead – 6 Month Contract – Liverpool (twice per week in the office) – Market Rate DOE Inside IR35

I’m currently supporting a public sector organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment across areas including transport, infrastructure, skills, and economic development.

I’m looking for an Interim Payroll and Pensions Lead for an initial 6‑month engagement to take ownership of payroll and pensions operations. The role will focus on ensuring the smooth and compliant delivery of payroll services, maintaining strong governance and data integrity standards, and supporting the ongoing optimisation and enhancement of iTrent and the managed payroll service arrangement. You’ll work closely with Finance, People Operations, and external providers to drive service improvements, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure all statutory reporting obligations are met.

• Strong hands‑on iTrent experience at a senior level, ideally including configuration expertise.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong data governance and GDPR knowledge.

If you have the experience above and are looking to hear more about this opportunity, please do apply.