Payroll Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to oversee payroll processes and manage a dedicated team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. With a focus on hybrid working, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home while being part of a supportive environment. The position also opens doors for career advancement, with potential progression to a Payroll Team Leader role. If you are highly organised, possess strong numeracy skills, and have a passion for payroll management, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Defined contribution matching pension scheme up to 6%

Wellness programme

Free eye tests

Employee referral programme

Life assurance x 4 salary

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of payroll systems and software is essential.
• Strong numeracy and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the payroll team leader and oversee a team of five.
• Process payroll data and manage queries from clients and employees.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Deadline Management

Knowledge of Legislation

Tools

IRIS (Star Professional)

Zellis (Northgate software)

Job description

Our client who is responsible for overseeing HR, Payroll and Employee services, is currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Officer on a full-time permanent basis.

After 6 months there is a possibility you could be seconded into a Payroll Team Leader position to cover Maternity.

Contracted hours are 37 hours per week, and the salary on offer is £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Excellent hybrid working, with only 2 x days in the office per month.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Deputise for the payroll team leader in their absence and be first point of call for any escalations, overseeing a team of five.
• 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 and meeting tight deadlines regarding cut off dates.
• 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:

• Detailed knowledge of IRIS (Star Professional) and Zellis (Northgate software).
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise workload.
• Self-dependent and ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong numeracy skills demonstrating accurate and methodical approach.
• Knowledge of legislation, procedures and Service Level Agreements.

Reward and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Defined contribution matching pension scheme up to 6%.
• Wellness programme.
• Free eye tests.
• Employee referral programme.
• Life assurance x 4 salary.