Payroll Team Leader

JobsTrackR; Chichester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Payroll Team Leader in Chichester for a temporary assignment, rate £21.34ph PAYE. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day payroll priorities, process payments and changes, and maintain accurate records.

You will work with SAP or similar systems, analyse pay and pension data, and respond to queries with professional guidance while upholding confidential information and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and HR admin.
• Ability to analyse pay, leave and pension data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and employment changes.
• Handle DBS applications and pension updates.
• Perform necessary calculations and maintain records.
• Respond to daily queries and provide policy guidance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Customer service

Confidential handling

Tools

SAP

Job description

Payroll Team Leader needed in Chichester

This is a temporary role and the rate is £21.34ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5306269

The successful candidate will provide efficient, timely and accurate administrative support across the team, confidently managing day‑to‑day priorities and delivering a customer‑focused service. They will process payments, employment changes, DBS applications, pension updates and other administrative tasks with precision, using SAP or similar systems and completing necessary calculations. They will analyse information to ensure correct handling of pay, leave and pension matters, produce clear written correspondence, maintain accurate records, and respond to daily queries in line with procedures. The successful candidate will offer informed guidance on policies, elevate complex issues appropriately, and build strong working relationships with colleagues and customers, using tact and professionalism when resolving sensitive or challenging queries. They will handle confidential financial and personal information responsibly and remain fully compliant with all relevant procedures and professional standards.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.