Payroll Senior / Payroll Team Lead

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services company in Derby is seeking a Payroll Senior / Payroll Team Lead to enhance their payroll functions. The successful candidate will engage in transformation projects and lead day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring compliance across multiple entities. This position provides a clear path for progression to Payroll Manager, suitable for individuals eager to develop their leadership skills and participate in system improvements. If you're ready to make an impact in your payroll career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Benefits

Career progression

Exposure to transformation projects

Qualifications

• Experienced Payroll Senior or Payroll Team Lead in a multi-site or multi-entity environment.
• Strong communicator, collaborative, and comfortable working with HR, Finance and operational teams.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple UK and global entities.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, pension and statutory regulations.
• Mentor and support junior team members as the team grows.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Payroll Senior / Payroll Team Lead

£30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits | South Derbyshire | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Progression to Payroll Manager | Transformation Projects | Multi-Entity Environment

Are you an experienced Payroll Senior or Payroll Team Lead looking for more responsibility, project exposure and a genuine pathway into Payroll Manager?

We're supporting a fast-growing, multi-entity organisation undergoing a major transformation as they bring payroll fully in-house. They're now looking for a Payroll Senior / Payroll Team Lead to join the team and play a key role in shaping a modern, efficient and compliant payroll function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on payroll delivery and wants to develop their leadership, systems and project capability.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly into the Head of Payroll, you'll take ownership of day‑to‑day payroll operations while supporting wider improvement work. You'll have exposure to system implementation, new processes, enhanced controls, and the creation of a high‑performing payroll function from the ground up.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, gain project experience, and step into a Payroll Manager position in the near future — this is it.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple UK and global entities
• Process payroll inputs including new starters, leavers, deductions, pensions and statutory payments
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, pension and statutory regulations
• Support audits, payroll reporting, journals and reconciliations
• Improve processes, strengthen controls and help embed best practice
• Mentor and support junior team members as the team grows
• Work with the Head of Payroll on transformation projects, system improvements and the transition from outsourced to in‑house payroll
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries across the business

About You

• Experienced Payroll Senior or Payroll Team Lead in a busy, multi‑site or multi‑entity environment
• Confident delivering accurate, compliant payroll with strong attention to detail
• Interested in projects, systems and continuous improvement
• Keen to build your leadership experience and progress into Payroll Manager
• Strong communicator, collaborative, and comfortable working with HR, Finance and operational teams
• Experience with CIS, IR35 or international payroll exposure
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements

If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll career and want a role with impact, development and real progression, we'd love to speak with you.