Payroll Supervisor

Idverde; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

idverde is hiring a Payroll Supervisor in Coventry to lead the payroll team, ensuring accurate, on-time pay runs and benefits administration. The role requires strong leadership, payroll system knowledge (iTrent), and experience with complex payroll processes in a large organisation.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage high volumes, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining GDPR compliance and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading payroll teams and managing performance.
• Extensive payroll management with multiple pay runs and benefits reconciliation.
• Attention to detail in payroll reporting and year-end audits.
• Experience handling payroll enquiries with internal/external stakeholders.
• Able to learn quickly and use initiative to find data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the payroll team to ensure accurate, timely pay runs.
• Oversee payroll benefit administration and process improvements.
• Liaise with stakeholders and respond to payroll enquiries.
• Ensure GDPR compliance across payroll processes.
• Utilize payroll software (iTrent) and stay updated on legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll legislation

Acceptance of high volumes

GDPR compliance

Verbal communication

Written communication

iTrent experience

CIPP beneficial

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1730 with flex start/ finish

About the role

Are you a Payroll Specialist looking to accelerate your career in a dynamic, people-focused environment? Do you want to work for a business where your expertise and knowledge drives real operational decisions, and your growth is genuinely supported?

We are seeking a motivated Payroll Supervisor to join our team in Coventry, focused on ensuring efficiency of all pay runs and payroll benefit administration, alongside the supervision of your team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and a track record of dealing with high volumes and continuous improvement within the Payroll sector.

Requirements

• Experience in leading payroll teams, providing guidance and knowledge of payroll legislation and processes whilst effectively managing performance.
• Extensive payroll management experience, with multiple pay runs & reconciliation of employee benefits (PMI, P11D, ExpenseIn, Company car/mileage, childcare vouchers, salary sacrifice, pension schemes).
• Attention to detail - checking for errors and ensuring payroll reporting is accurate and submitted on time, including year-end audits whilst ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Previous management of payroll enquiries in a large-scale business, with strong verbal and written communication to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to hit the ground running, pick up new information and be inquisitive / use initiative to find data required
• Experience of iTrent would be beneficial, or similar payroll programs.
• CIPP qualifications would be beneficial.

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.