Payroll Team Leader (part time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Team Leader (Part Time) for a temporary assignment in the Leicester area. The role is 20-25 hours per week, with a flexible, home-based setup and supportive finance team.

You will supervise payroll operations, ensure on-time payments, maintain regulatory compliance, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with HR and finance to improve processes. Prior experience with payroll systems (ideally iTrent) and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems knowledge (iTrent)

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Finance background

Education

Accounting/Finance background

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

A successful Payroll Team Leader (Part Time) should have:

• 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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