Payroll and Pensions Manager

Payroll and Pensions Manager

Company: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

COPFS is recruiting for a Payroll and Pension Manager to lead the delivery of a critical service at the heart of Scotland's justice system.

This is a key operational leadership role where you will take ownership of payroll and pension services, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll across a Civil Service organisation of c.2900 employees. You will make informed decisions on payroll and pension matters, acting as a trusted escalation point and maintaining a high-quality service that supports employees and organisational performance.

Leading a skilled team, you will drive improvements to payroll operations, enhancing accuracy, efficiency and the overall employee experience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and external providers, building effective relationships to ensure a seamless and reliable service.

The role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme. You will play a key role in shaping the future of payroll delivery, including leading on the delivery of an in-house payroll.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: £39,789 - £45,472 Hours: Full-time Location: Edinburgh, EH1 1LA Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 6 Sept 2026

Summary

COPFS is recruiting for a Payroll and Pension Manager to lead the delivery of a critical service at the heart of Scotland's justice system.

This is a key operational leadership role where you will take ownership of payroll and pension services, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll across a Civil Service organisation of c.2900 employees. You will make informed decisions on payroll and pension matters, acting as a trusted escalation point and maintaining a high-quality service that supports employees and organisational performance.

Leading a skilled team, you will drive improvements to payroll operations, enhancing accuracy, efficiency and the overall employee experience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and external providers, building effective relationships to ensure a seamless and reliable service.

The role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme. You will play a key role in shaping the future of payroll delivery, including leading on the delivery of an in-house payroll.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.