Payroll Team Lead

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team in a hybrid working environment. This role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading a team of six professionals. You'll be responsible for maintaining high service delivery standards while fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The organization offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in payroll management. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a leadership role, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Defined contribution matching pension scheme

Wellness programme

Free eye tests

Employee Referral Programme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processes and teams.
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six and manage payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and service delivery targets.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Deadline Management

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Legislation

Education

Relevant HR or Payroll Qualification

Tools

IRIS (Star Professional)

Zellis (Northgate software)

Job description

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Our Central London based client, an organisation responsible for overseeing HR, Payroll and Employee services, is currently recruiting for a Payroll Team Leader on a 6 month fixed term contract for maternity cover.

Contracted hours are 37 hours per week and is offering hybrid working, with two days in the office per month. The salary on offer is £43,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Run the team of six and be first point of call for any escalation
• Monitor monthly client allocation, pension uploads, BACS schedules and collection of monthly statistics
• Process payroll data received from client HR department/line managers relating to starters, leavers, pay reviews, pay adjustments, sickness and change of hours, deputising, and payment of allowances and any other input
• Answer telephone and e-mail queries from client or employees and third parties promptly and effectively
• Manage own workload, taking responsibility for maintaining workloads
• Process any changes to payroll which may arise out of queries, e.g. raise overpayments and make payments
• Check data for self and colleagues’ work, providing an audit trail of events
• Ensure that all targets for service delivery are met and where possible exceeded
• Adhere to the Data Protection Act, Client confidentiality, organisation Policies and Procedures and Quality Management requirements

Essential attributes:

• Highly organised with ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Accurate and methodical approach
• Detailed knowledge of IRIS (Star Professional) and Zellis (Northgate software)
• Knowledge of legislation, procedures and Service Level Agreements

Reward and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
• Defined contribution matching pension scheme up to 6%
• Wellness programme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Referral Programme
• Life assurance x 4 salary

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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