Payroll Administration Lead - Elevate SAP/Workday Payroll

E.ON UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

E.ON UK is seeking a Payroll Administration Lead to oversee monthly payroll operations in a multi-system environment (SAP and Workday). You will lead Payroll Administrators, allocate workload, ensure QA, and resolve complex payroll queries while driving continuous improvement.

You will coach the team, monitor service levels, and coordinate with Payroll Manager to meet KPIs. A formal payroll qualification and strong integrity are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop payroll teams.
• Strong organisational skills in deadline-driven payroll environments.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day line management for Payroll Administrators, coaching and developing the team.
• Resolve payroll queries via Live Chat, Help Cases and email with accurate, timely responses.
• Review and approve payroll tasks to ensure policy and compliance; reduce errors.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Organisational skills

Payroll knowledge

Data analysis / Excel

Education

Formal payroll qualification

Payroll certifications

Tools

SAP HR

Workday

Job description

E.ON UK is seeking a Payroll Administration Lead to oversee monthly payroll operations in a multi-system environment (SAP and Workday). You will lead Payroll Administrators, allocate workload, ensure QA, and resolve complex payroll queries while driving continuous improvement.

You will coach the team, monitor service levels, and coordinate with Payroll Manager to meet KPIs. A formal payroll qualification and strong integrity are essential for this role.