Payroll Team Leader

Position: Payroll Team Leader (Permanent)
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll Team Leader to guide and inspire our clients payroll team!

In this key role, you’ll ensure smooth, accurate, and timely payroll services. You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager, lead end-to-end payroll operations, and champion continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about people, process excellence, and making a real impact.... this could be the perfect next step for you!

Duties of Payroll Team Leader

Lead end-to-end high volume payroll processing
Lead, coach and develop the payroll team
Act as key contact for complex payroll queries, issues and escalations
Ensure statutory compliance (P11

Ds, P60s, PSA, Pension Auto Enrolment, HMRC reporting, audits and 3rd party payments)
Champion customer service and continuous process improvement
Lead cross-functional projects and system upgrades

Skills & Experience:

CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent qualification
Extensive payroll experience, preferably on high volume payrolls for multiple pay groups and with proven leadership skills
Payroll systems experience, Iris Cascade HRi would be preferable but good understanding of other systems and payroll interfaces will be considered such as Oracle, Sage or iTrent
Demonstrable exposure to systems implementation and continuous improvement
Excellent communication, numeracy, and analytical skills