Payroll Team Lead

Payroll Team Lead Location: South Leicestershire Salary: £35,000 per annum, with a salary increase following successful completion of probation Hybrid Working: 1 day working from home per week Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (39 hours per week) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join a well-established business in South Leicestershire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of the payroll function whilst supporting and developing others. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, whilst supervising a Payroll Administrator.

Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end processing of monthly UK payrolls for over 450 employees across multiple entities. Process starters, leavers, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, pensions and deductions. Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance and HMRC requirements.

Oversee payroll submissions, including P45s, P60s, P32s and RTI reporting. Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to a Payroll Administrator. Review time and attendance records, ensuring accurate processing of hours, overtime and absences.

Investigate and resolve payroll queries, discrepancies and reconciliation issues. Maintain accurate payroll records using Sage 50 Payroll. Work closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Support year-end payroll reporting, audits and continuous process improvements. About You Previous experience managing end-to-end UK payroll processes. Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior payroll staff.

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, PAYE, NI and pensions. Experience working with high-volume payrolls would be advantageous. Sage 50 Payroll experience would be beneficial. Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

Confident working independently, managing deadlines and resolving payroll queries. A proactive, organised and personable approach.

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