Payroll Senior / Payroll Team Lead

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

Job summary

A leading payroll service provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Payroll Senior / Payroll Team Lead to oversee daily payroll operations and drive transformation projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead payroll processing across multiple entities and develop into a Payroll Manager position. Candidates should have experience in payroll delivery, project management, and strong leadership capabilities, along with a genuine passion for improving payroll function efficiency. A hybrid work model is available.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing across multiple entities
• Proven leadership skills and team management experience
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple UK and global entities
• Implement new payroll systems and processes
• Create and enhance payroll controls for efficiency

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership capabilities

Project management

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 i...