Payroll Team Leader

James Andrews Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Team Leader for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This exciting role involves managing a dedicated payroll team, ensuring accurate processing of payroll data, and maintaining high service delivery standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and numeracy skills, along with proficiency in payroll software. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while ensuring team collaboration. With competitive benefits such as generous annual leave and a pension scheme, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make an impact in payroll management.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Wellness programme

Free eye tests

Employee Referral Programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of payroll staff and handle escalations.
• Process payroll data and respond to queries effectively.
• Ensure service delivery targets are met and maintained.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Skills

IT Skills

Tools

IRIS (Star Professional)

Zellis (Northgate software)

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Team Leader (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Our Central London-based client, an organisation responsible for overseeing HR, Payroll, and Employee services, is currently recruiting for a Payroll Team Leader on a 6-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.

Contract Details:

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working: Two days in the office per month
• Salary: GBP43,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of six payroll staff and serve as the first point of contact for escalations
• Monitor monthly client allocations, pension uploads, BACS schedules, and collect monthly statistics
• Process payroll data received from the client HR department and line managers, including starters, leavers, pay reviews, adjustments, sickness, and changes of hours
• Respond promptly and effectively to telephone and email queries from clients, employees, and third parties
• Manage your workload and ensure deadlines are met
• Handle payroll changes arising from queries, such as overpayments and payments
• Check data for accuracy and maintain an audit trail
• Ensure service delivery targets are met and strive to exceed them
• Adhere to Data Protection Act, confidentiality, organisational policies, and quality standards

Essential Attributes:

• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
• Self-dependent with the ability to work independently
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong IT skills, including knowledge of IRIS (Star Professional) and Zellis (Northgate software)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and Service Level Agreements

Reward and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 6% matching)
• Wellness programme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Referral Programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)

James Andrews acts as an employment agency and business regarding this role. We aim to respond to all applications personally; however, due to high volume, some may not receive individual feedback. If you do not hear within 72 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful. We also offer a recommendation scheme: refer a friend or colleague, and receive up to GBP100 once they complete 20 days in a role via James Andrews. Terms apply.