People Services Lead: Payroll, Recruitment & Data

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs is seeking a People Services Team Lead to drive recruitment, payroll administration and workforce data services for the College. You will lead the Recruitment, Payroll & Workforce Data Officer team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high level of service for staff, managers and candidates.

You will champion inclusive recruitment, maintain SCRs, and deliver robust reporting to inform senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HR/People Services operational role, including recruitment and payroll administration.
• Proven experience managing or supervising a team, with objective setting and performance management.
• Experience developing and delivering workforce reports and KPIs to senior stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation, GDPR and data protection as applied to HR and payroll.
• Ability to use initiative, make sound judgements and drive service and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Recruitment, Payroll & Workforce Data Officer team (2 posts) to deliver high-quality services.
• Oversee monthly payroll cycle, and management of outsourced payroll arrangements.
• Ensure data integrity, security and audit readiness across HR systems.
• Maintain SCR accuracy and compliance with KCSIE and safer recruitment standards.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual workforce reports for senior leaders and Governors.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems and customer experience.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Initiative & drive

Data quality awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Level 2)

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

WMJobs is seeking a People Services Team Lead to drive recruitment, payroll administration and workforce data services for the College. You will lead the Recruitment, Payroll & Workforce Data Officer team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high level of service for staff, managers and candidates.

You will champion inclusive recruitment, maintain SCRs, and deliver robust reporting to inform senior leadership.