Payroll Team Leader - Permanent - Belfast - Public Sector - NILGOSC

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.