Payroll Team Leader

DFS; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retail company in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Payroll professional to manage payroll operations and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll processing, team management, and process improvements. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of payroll experience and strong knowledge of PAYE and National Insurance legislation. The role offers competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Potential Annual Bonus Scheme

Growth and Training opportunities

Competitive holiday allowance

30% off DFS and Sofology products

Healthcare services and Employee Assistance Programme

Group Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Effective people management skills.
• 5+ years payroll experience (ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment).
• CIPP qualification desirable.
• Experience of using MHR iTrent and Iris Cascade systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all payrolls.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the payroll team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of statutory legislation.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of payroll administrators.
• Take ownership of payroll system upgrades.

Skills

Strong relationship management and communication skills

Proven integrity and confidentiality

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Time management skills

In-depth knowledge of statutory legislation

Education

CIPP qualification

5+ years payroll experience

Tools

MHR iTrent

Iris Cascade

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Accounting Region: Yorkshire Location: Doncaster Salary Description: Competitive salary based on skills and experience Posted: 27/10/2025 Recruiter: DFS Job Ref: dfs/TP/113835/2953 Job Views: 1

Fixed term 8 months Hybrid - up to 2 days per week at home. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Payroll professional to lead the day-to-day operations of our payroll team. In this key role, you’ll ensure the timely and accurate execution of all payrolls, overseeing associated payments and compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions legislation. You’ll manage and develop a team of administrators, allocating resources effectively while driving process improvements and automation across our payroll systems.

About DFS: We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably. At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone Welcome: Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all payrolls, ensuring completion of all related payments.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the payroll team, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of statutory legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of payroll administrators, supporting their performance in managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Take ownership of payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
• Provide support to the Group Payroll Manager on a range of ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.

The role is for you if…

• Strong relationship management and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance and Statutory Payments.

Experience / Qualifications

• Effective people management skills.
• 5+ years payroll experience (ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment).
• CIPP qualification desirable.
• Experience of using MHR iTrent and Iris Cascade systems desirable.

DFS Benefits

Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it.

Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.

Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.

Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.

Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.

Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.

Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.