The posting
Immediate Start Opportunity Available! Working Pattern: Monday - Friday / 08:00 - 16:30 Remote opportunity- 3 days in the office & 2 days working from home Salary: £34,000.00 - £36,000.00 (DOE) Job ID: What you’ll be serving up… As a Payroll Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. You will provide leadership, support, and guidance to team members while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies. Your role is key to driving efficiency and excellence in payroll services across the organisation.
Lead and manage the payroll team, including workload allocation, performance management, and development Oversee the accurate processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring deadlines are met Resolve complex payroll queries and issues escalated by team members Monitor compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and company policies Collaborate with HR, finance, and external providers to maintain payroll data integrity Produce payroll reports and assist in audits and reconciliations Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy Provide training and support to payroll staff to maintain high standards of service Ensure confidentiality and data protection in all payroll activities
The ingredients you'll bring...
Proven experience leading a payroll team or managing payroll operations Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and pension schemes Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Sage, Workday) and advanced Excel skills Strong problem-solving and communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure Payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP) is highly desirable Experience working in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment



