Payroll Supervisor

CareTech Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Uxbridge is looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to manage payroll operations for their Children’s division. The successful candidate will lead a small team, ensure compliance with payroll legislation, and handle complex payroll queries. Ideal applicants have strong management experience and problem-solving skills. This role provides a great opportunity for a detail-focused professional ready to advance their career in payroll.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll management experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension requirements.
• Detail-focused, proactive, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• 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 and support wider HR / Finance teams.

Skills

Payroll management experience

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Payroll systems knowledge

Excel proficiency

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!