Payroll Lead

CMR Jobs Limited; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee daily payroll operations and manage a team of payroll professionals. This role requires a strong background in umbrella payroll, excellent leadership abilities, and a proactive approach to driving improvements in systems and service delivery. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and making a direct impact on the business.

Qualifications

• Strong background in umbrella payroll is essential.
• Hands-on leader with deep technical payroll knowledge.
• Experience mentoring or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily payroll operations across multiple payment models.
• Train and motivate a team of payroll professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and accuracy across all payrolls.

Skills

Umbrella payroll knowledge

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced umbrella payroll professional ready to take the next big step? This is your chance to make your mark with one of the biggest names in the payroll industry — a highly respected, fully compliant provider known for innovation, growth, and first-class service.

As Payroll Lead, you'll be the driving force behind a high-performing payroll team — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across Umbrella, PAYE, Deemed, and CIS payrolls. You'll manage daily operations, mentor team members, and help shape the systems and processes that keep this fast-growing business running like clockwork.

What you\'ll be doing

• Lead and oversee daily payroll operations across multiple payment models.
• Support, train, and motivate a team of payroll professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and accuracy across all payrolls.
• Manage reconciliations, CIS returns, pensions, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Work closely with leadership to improve systems, compliance, and service delivery.

What we\'re looking for

• Strong background in umbrella payroll (essential).
• A hands-on leader with deep technical payroll knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail, compliance mindset, and organisational skills.
• Proactive, analytical, and passionate about driving improvement.
• Experience mentoring or leading a team within a fast-paced environment.

Why you\'ll love it

You'll be joining a business that's well-known, well-respected, and continuing to grow — where your expertise will directly shape the future of the payroll function. If you're ready to lead from the front and make an impact, this is the perfect place to do it.

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