Payroll Lead: Drive Compliance & Process Improvement

Rescourcery Group

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Ownership of function in a growing organization

Job summary

Rescourcery Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the United Kingdom to lead payroll operations and improve processes. In this role, you will ensure compliant and accurate payroll delivery, while enhancing the payroll function to support business growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK payroll knowledge, process improvement experience, and be proactive in challenging existing practices. The role offers a chance to take ownership within a growing organization, along with benefits like a company pension.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Excellent Excel and systems skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and controls.
  • Ensure payroll complies with current legislation and requirements.
  • Manage statutory payments and process necessary payroll submissions.
  • Build strong relationships with external providers including HMRC.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
Excellent Excel and systems skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication with stakeholders

Education

Payroll qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Rescourcery Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the United Kingdom to lead payroll operations and improve processes. In this role, you will ensure compliant and accurate payroll delivery, while enhancing the payroll function to support business growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK payroll knowledge, process improvement experience, and be proactive in challenging existing practices. The role offers a chance to take ownership within a growing organization, along with benefits like a company pension.

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