Payroll & Pensions Team Lead

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Team Lead for a permanent role in Staffordshire. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and enhancing process efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payroll management and a strong understanding of pension schemes. Join a reputable organization that values your expertise and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for a balanced professional life. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in payroll, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior payroll role required.
• Experience with defined benefit and contribution pension schemes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly payroll and pensions services accurately.
• Act as main contact for payroll and pensions queries.

Skills

Payroll Management

Pension Schemes

Compliance Knowledge

Process Improvement

Tax and National Insurance

Tools

Payroll Systems

Electronic Processing Tools

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Executive Consultant (Corporate Services) at Venn Group

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We are recruiting for an exciting permanent opportunity with an established and reputable Staffordshire-based organization.

Please see below the details of the role. If interested, please apply below!

Payroll & Pensions Team Lead

Duration: Permanent Contract

Location: Staffordshire/Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accurately deliver monthly payroll and pensions services, following current laws, policies, and procedures
• Act as main contact for pay and pensions queries, providing clear and compliant advice
• Maintain strong payroll governance with documented controls, regular reviews, and audit readiness
• Ensure payroll systems meet legal standards and process monthly payroll accurately
• Review and improve payroll processes for efficiency, accuracy, and staff capability
• Assist in annual system tasks and updates to support smooth payroll operations

Required experience:

• 5+ years in a similar senior payroll role
• Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, tax, national insurance, and electronic processing tools

To discuss this role further and secure this opportunity, please contact Robbie Cox (Executive Consultant) at 0121 616 0660 or [e-mail]

Note: We try to respond to all applications personally. Due to high volume, if you haven't heard within 48 hours, your application may be unsuccessful.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Human Resources

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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