Payroll Team Leader - 12 Month FTC

Michael Page; Newton Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known business in Newton Hill is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing a payroll for 11,000 employees, overseeing all payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Candidates should have strong payroll experience and leadership qualities. The position offers a salary starting from £30,000 and hybrid working arrangements, with 2-3 days a week in Wakefield.

Benefits

Salary starting from £30,000

Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week

Free parking

Excellent M1 links

Qualifications

• CIPP qualified (or working towards) or equivalent payroll experience.
• Background in managing or supervising payroll teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll process end-to-end.
• Oversee starters, leavers, timesheets, absences, employee record updates.
• Handle statutory and non-statutory deductions.

Skills

CIPP qualified or equivalent payroll experience

Managing or supervising payroll teams

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Experience with large, complex payrolls

Advanced Excel skills

Confident communicator

Tools

Integrated HR/Payroll/Finance systems

Job description

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known business who are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You'll be leading a small team and taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of payrolls for around 11,000 colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who wants to step into a leadership role within a busy, high-volume environment.

Client Details

A brilliant well known business in the Wakefield area.

Description

• Managing the monthly payroll process end-to-end - accurate, reconciled, and always on time
• Overseeing starters, leavers, timesheets, absences, and employee record updates
• Handling statutory and non-statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, SAYE, Salary Finance, benefits)
• Acting as the go-to person for payroll queries and escalations
• Supporting and coaching your team, while working with HR/Finance to improve processes
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory reporting requirements

Profile

• CIPP qualified (or working towards) or equivalent payroll experience
• Background in managing or supervising payroll teams
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, salary sacrifice, benefits in kind)
• Experience with large, complex payrolls
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with integrated HR/Payroll/Finance systems
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving approach

Job Offer

• Salary starting from £30,000
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week in Wakefield (free parking & excellent M1 links)
• A chance to lead payroll for a large workforce and gain exposure to a full annual payroll cycle
• Supportive, collaborative culture with real scope to add value