Payroll Team Leader - 12562

Comxps Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Team Leader to oversee payroll operations. This remote role requires a strong understanding of PAYE, tax, and national insurance regulations, alongside leadership capabilities to motivate and develop a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in payroll service delivery, particularly within a public sector environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality support to internal and external customers while evaluating service quality for efficiency. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of PAYE, tax, and national insurance regulations.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll processes ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance on payroll issues and maintain effective communication.

Skills

PAYE Knowledge

Tax Regulations

National Insurance Regulations

Pensions Regulations

Payroll ICT Systems

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Service Quality Evaluation

Time Management

Education

Professional Payroll Qualification

Experience in Payroll Department

Job description

Location:

London - The role is remote at least 3 days a week. However, as this is a Team Leader role, the person would need to be in the office at key times to manage the team and processes.

Contract Details:

• Contracting Authority: Government Client
• Contract Length: 07/09/2025
• Clearance: DBS

Essential Requirements:

1. In-depth knowledge and application of PAYE, tax, national insurance, and pensions regulations related to payroll service delivery.
2. Knowledge of Payroll ICT system functionality, ideally gained within a public sector environment.
3. Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutory guidance impacting payroll administration.
4. Understanding and working knowledge of pay and conditions of service for Local Government and Schools employees.
5. A proven track record of providing clear advice and guidance on payroll issues.
6. Ability to lead and motivate staff, develop their skills, and ensure high-quality support to internal and external customers.
7. Experience in evaluating service quality to enable efficiency and best practices.
8. Experience establishing effective working relationships and communicating effectively with clients, internal departments, and external bodies.
9. Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
10. Professional qualifications or significant experience in a payroll department within a customer-focused organization.
11. Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help.