Payroll Team Leader (part time)

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Leicester, is seeking a Payroll Team Leader (Part Time). This temporary role oversees payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance, while supporting the wider team. The position offers flexible, home-based remote work and a 20-25 hour week.

You will supervise operations, respond to payroll queries, collaborate with HR and finance, and prepare payroll reports. Ideal candidates have strong payroll experience, knowledge of iTrent, and meticulous attention

Qualifications

• Strong experience in payroll processing and management.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (iTrent) and relevant legislation.
• Good organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Background in the accounting and finance sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and standards.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee queries.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to manage payroll data effectively.
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll reports as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of payroll activities.
• Support the implementation of process improvements within payroll systems.
• Provide guidance and support to the payroll team on day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

iTrent

Job description

As a Payroll Team Leader (Part Time), you'll oversee the smooth running of payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This temporary role is key to maintaining efficient financial operations and supporting the wider team. This role will be 20-5 hours per week.

Client Details

Our client is based in Leicester, and have a very flexible approach.

Description

• Supervise payroll operations and ensure timely processing of employee payments.
• Maintain compliance with relevant payroll regulations and standards.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee payroll queries.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to manage payroll data effectively.
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll reports as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of payroll activities.
• Support the implementation of process improvements within payroll systems.
• Provide guidance and support to the payroll team on day-to-day tasks.

Profile

• Strong experience in payroll processing and management.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (ideally iTrent) and relevant legislation.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A background in the accounting and finance sector.

Job Offer

• FTE salary of up to 40k dependent on the level of experience.
• Part-time, working from home temporary position offering flexibility.

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