Payroll Lead

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 10% employer

Wellbeing benefits (BUPA/Aviva)

King's Club gym access

Free lunch during term time

Shuttle bus from Wimbledon

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd in London is partnering with an award-winning educational institution in Southwest London to appoint a Payroll Lead for a fixed term maternity cover until the end of May 2027.

This will be a full-time position based in Wimbledon, with hybrid working (2 days per week from home) and a salary of £48,000 - £52,000 per annum depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing and software operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end payroll in medium/large organisations.
• Experience managing payroll providers and year-end reporting.
• Experience implementing payroll systems would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery for all employees
• Manage payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, variable payments, statutory payments and pension administration
• Produce payroll reconciliations, reports and year-end returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC, pension and employment legislation
• Act as the main liaison with the external payroll provider, driving service improvements and supporting payroll system enhancements
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the new HR/Payroll system, including testing, data validation and process improvements
• Provide payroll advice and support to employees and managers while maintaining accurate records, audit compliance and data confidentiality

Skills

End-to-end payroll

UK payroll regulations

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Tools

Frontier Chris 21 system

Job description

We are proud to be partnering with an award-winning educational institution in Southwest London, who are looking to appoint a Payroll Lead for a Fixed term maternity cover until the end of May 2027.

This will be a full-time position based in Wimbledon, with hybrid working (2 days per week from home home) and a salary of £48,000 - £52,000 per annum depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing and software operations.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery for all employees
• Manage payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, variable payments, statutory payments and pension administration
• Produce payroll reconciliations, reports and year-end returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC, pension and employment legislation
• Act as the main liaison with the external payroll provider, driving service improvements and supporting payroll system enhancements
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the new HR/Payroll system, including testing, data validation and process improvements
• Provide payroll advice and support to employees and managers while maintaining accurate records, audit compliance and data confidentiality

Experience required:

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end payroll within a medium or large organisation
• Experience managing payroll providers, payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting, including pensions and year-end processes
• Experience improving payroll processes or supporting payroll system implementations would be highly desirable

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and statutory payments
• Advanced Excel skills with excellent numerical accuracy, analytical ability and attention to detail (Frontier Chris 21 system experience is desirable)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and drive continuous improvement

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, generous annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata) and an excellent contributory pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing benefits, including BUPA and Aviva employee assistance programs, a healthcare cash plan, and free use of the King's Club gym, swimming pool and sports facilities
• Free lunch and refreshments during term time, shuttle bus service from Wimbledon station, Cycle to Work scheme and fee remission for children of staff (subject to eligibility)
• Ongoing training, development opportunities and the chance to be part of a friendly, collaborative school community renowned for its academic excellence and strong pastoral care

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.