Payroll Team Leader

Michael Page; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Two days home working after training

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a permanent Payroll Team Leader for a Leicester-based FMCG company. You will lead a small payroll team, ensure weekly and monthly payrolls are processed accurately and on time, and maintain compliance with PAYE/NIC/HMRC.

The role offers development in leadership, opportunities to standardise processes across centralised payroll and 2 days of home working after training. Salary up to £39,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentoring

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

• 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.