Payroll Team Leader

Michael Page; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days home working after training

Job summary

Leicester-based FMCG company is recruiting a permanent Payroll Team Leader to manage and develop a payroll function supporting weekly and monthly payrolls. You will lead a small team, ensure accurate processing, and maintain compliance with PAYE, NIC, HMRC submissions and statutory payments.

With strong leadership and payroll systems knowledge, you will drive process improvements, balance payroll control accounts, and provide timely reports to Finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and leading a team in a professional setting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and current legislation.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Clear communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and manage weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NIC, HMRC submissions and statutory payments.
• Audit data quality and ensure payroll documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Calculate and process holiday, sick and statutory payments and pension deductions.
• Reconcile and balance payroll control accounts weekly/monthly.
• Provide accurate payroll figures and reports to Finance teams.
• Support Payroll Administrators, setting priorities and modelling high standards of service.
• Work alongside the other Payroll Team Leader to deputise for the Group Payroll Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice across the centralised payroll function.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Payroll systems

Organisation

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

I am delighted to be recruiting a permanent Payroll Team Leader opportunity for a business in Leicester. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop in a leadership position in payroll management.

Client Details

The company is a respected organisation within the FMCG industry with this role being based out of their office in central Leicester.

Description

• Prepare, process and manage weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NIC, HMRC submissions and all statutory payments.
• Audit data quality and ensure all payroll documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Calculate and process holiday, sick and statutory payments and pension deductions.
• Reconcile and balance payroll control accounts weekly/monthly.
• Provide accurate payroll figures and reports to Finance teams.
• Support Payroll Administrators, setting priorities, ensuring quality, and modelling high standards of service.
• Work alongside the other Payroll Team Leader to deputise for the Group Payroll Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice across the centralised payroll function.

Profile

A successful Payroll Team Leader should have:

• Previous experience in payroll processing and team leadership within a professional setting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in managing and mentoring a team.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with team members and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to 39,500 per annum, depending on experience.
• Offering 2 days home working after training.
• Permanent position within a well-established FMCG company in Leicester.
• Other voluntary benefits.