Payroll Team Leader

TEC Partners Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN are delighted to partner with a prestigious, rapidly growing business south of Norwich to recruit an experienced Payroll Team Leader. You will lead a small team, manage end-to-end payroll across multiple sites, and help shape payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has proven payroll experience, up-to-date pensions legislation knowledge, and strong communication skills to liaise with HMRC and senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Experience leading or managing a payroll team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll and pensions legislation.
• Ability to deliver payroll across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5 payroll administrators, providing guidance and support.
• Deliver a professional and efficient payroll service, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll department.
• Train the team on payroll systems, ensuring compliance with the latest legislation.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple sites.
• Generate payroll reports and provide insights to senior management.
• Ensure accurate recording and processing of employee benefits.
• Manage all RTI reporting and liaise with HMRC as required.
• Handle payroll queries promptly, ensuring excellent service delivery.

Job description

NXTGEN are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious and rapidly growing business based south of Norwich, looking to welcome an experienced Payroll Team Leader to their team. With ambitious growth plans and a track record of success over the last 18 months, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that continues to go from strength to strength.

As Payroll Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving the payroll function, managing a small team of payroll administrators while ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll across multiple sites. This is a chance to step into a leadership role where you’ll not only oversee payroll operations but also shape processes and contribute to the continued success of a thriving business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 5 payroll administrators, providing guidance and support.
• Deliver a professional and efficient payroll service, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll department.
• Train the team on payroll systems, ensuring compliance with the latest legislation.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple sites.
• Generate payroll reports and provide insights to senior management.
• Ensure accurate recording and processing of employee benefits.
• Manage all RTI reporting and liaise with HMRC as required.
• Handle payroll queries promptly, ensuring excellent service delivery.

I am looking for a payroll professional with proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing, alongside a strong track record in leading or managing teams. You should have up-to-date knowledge of payroll and pensions legislation and be confident in delivering results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills will be essential, as you will be a key point of contact for payroll-related queries and improvements. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact within a growing organisation.