Payroll Team Leader

IPS Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to guide a dynamic payroll team. This role involves leading high volume payroll processing, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience, preferably with high volume payrolls.
• Proven leadership skills in managing a payroll team.
• Experience with payroll systems implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end high volume payroll processing.
• Coach and develop the payroll team.
• Ensure statutory compliance and champion customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Education

CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management

Tools

Iris Cascade HRi

Oracle

Sage

iTrent

Job description

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll Team Leader to guide and inspire our clients payroll team!

In this key role, you’ll ensure smooth, accurate, and timely payroll services. You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager, lead end-to-end payroll operations, and champion continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about people, process excellence, and making a real impact.... this could be the perfect next step for you!

Duties of Payroll Team Leader

• Lead end-to-end high volume payroll processing
• Lead, coach and develop the payroll team
• Act as key contact for complex payroll queries, issues and escalations
• Ensure statutory compliance (P11Ds, P60s, PSA, Pension Auto Enrolment, HMRC reporting, audits and 3rd party payments)
• Champion customer service and continuous process improvement
• Lead cross‑functional projects and system upgrades

Skills & Experience

• CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent qualification
• Extensive payroll experience, preferably on high volume payrolls for multiple pay groups and with proven leadership skills
• Payroll systems experience, Iris Cascade HRi would be preferable but good understanding of other systems and payroll interfaces will be considered such as Oracle, Sage or iTrent
• Demonstrable exposure to systems implementation and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, numeracy, and analytical skills