Payroll Team Lead

KC Group Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Payroll Team Lead to oversee multi-country payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing UK payrolls and possess strong leadership and Excel skills. Responsibilities include mentoring a team, ensuring payroll accuracy, and enhancing processes. This position offers a permanent opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing UK payrolls in a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large data sets.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-country payroll delivery ensuring accuracy.
• Mentor and develop a team fostering collaboration.
• Act as key contact for payroll queries.
• Review and validate payroll data maintaining integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Team Lead

Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing international organisation, is seeking an experienced permanent Payroll Team Lead to oversee their multi-country payroll operations. This is an exciting opportunity to support an evolving payroll function within a business known for its innovation, agility and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of multi-country payrolls, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.
• Mentor and develop a small team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Act as the key contact for payroll queries, providing clear guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Review and validate payroll data, maintaining integrity and confidentiality at all times.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practice across the function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing both UK payrolls within a complex organisation. (Global exposure a bonus)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to support and inspire a team.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and confidence working with large data sets.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Contact

Sound like the right fit? Apply via the link.

Or contact Morgan Taylor on: 07441 349 651 or [e-mail]