Payroll Team Leader

Portfolio Payroll Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the manufacturing sector seeks a Payroll Team Leader to manage payroll services. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to lead a team, ensuring high-quality, timely payroll outcomes while fostering a supportive environment for team development. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working 2 days in the office

24 days holidays plus banks

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience in leading and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of pension regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team delivers accurate payroll services in line with regulations.
• Oversee payroll audit processes and lead on process improvements.
• Provide leadership and support to the payroll team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is collaborating with a well-established organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit a Payroll Team leader on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Team lead to join a respected organisation who is rewarding and supportive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely payroll services in line with statutory requirements and internal Equans procedures.
• Oversee audit processes for the payroll function, ensuring all checks and sign-offs are completed on schedule each month.
• Lead on payroll process reviews and improvements, working with the Payroll Manager and HR Operations to identify and implement more efficient ways of working.
• Keep process documentation and standard operating procedures up to date, ensuring they reflect current practices and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to the payroll team, driving high performance against KPIs and service level expectations.
• Mentor team members by offering regular feedback, identifying development areas, and stepping in with hands-on support when needed.
• Plan and organise team workflows throughout the year, ensuring resources are aligned to peak periods and business demands.
• Build strong working relationships across the Shared Services and Leadership teams to support seamless end-to-end service delivery.
• Collaborate with SAP technical teams to support system changes, validate data integrity, and ensure payroll configuration meets operational needs.
• Step in for the Payroll Manager when necessary, ensuring continuity of leadership and service delivery.

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Previous experience in leading and developing a team
• Strong understanding of pension regulations and reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of GDPR
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

What's on offer:

• Salary up to 36,000 DOE
• Hybrid working 2 days in the office
• 24 days holidays plus banks
• Flexible working hours
• Many more

If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.

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