Remote Payroll Team Lead (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

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.