Payroll Supervisor

Caretech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead payroll operations for their Children’s division. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes, support a team of Payroll Administrators, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal applicants should have strong payroll management experience and excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll management experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Excellent understanding of UK payroll legislation and pension requirements.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop Payroll Administrators.
• Manage accurate, timely payroll for the Children’s division.
• Handle HMRC submissions and year-end processes.

Skills

Payroll management experience

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Payroll systems proficiency

Excel skills

Job description

Payroll Supervisor - Uxbridge £45,000

We’re recruiting an experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead payroll operations for our Children’s division. You’ll manage end‑to‑end payroll, oversee 1‑2 Payroll Administrators, act as the first point of escalation, and ensure full compliance with statutory and pension requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, support, and develop Payroll Administrators
• Manage accurate, timely payroll for the Children’s division
• Handle HMRC submissions, RTI, year‑end processes & reconciliations
• Oversee the Teachers’ Pension Scheme administration
• Manage the payroll mailbox and resolve complex queries
• Produce payroll reports, KPIs, and support wider HR/Finance teams
• Assist the Group Payroll Manager with projects, improvements, and system updates

What we’re looking for:

• Strong payroll management experience in a large, complex organisation
• Excellent UK payroll legislation & pension knowledge
• Confident leader with strong problem‑solving skills
• Skilled in payroll systems and Excel
• Detail‑focused, proactive, and professional

Desirable:

• Teachers’ Pension experience, i‑Trent knowledge, and previous supervisory or deputy manager experience.

If you’re a confident payroll professional ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you!