Overview
I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known business who are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
You’ll be leading a small team and taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of payrolls for around 11,000 colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who wants to step into a leadership role within a busy, high-volume environment.
Client Details
A brilliant well known business in the Wakefield area.
Description
- Managing the monthly payroll process end-to-end – accurate, reconciled, and always on time
- Overseeing starters, leavers, timesheets, absences, and employee record updates
- Handling statutory and non-statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, SAYE, Salary Finance, benefits)
- Acting as the go-to person for payroll queries and escalations
- Supporting and coaching your team, while working with HR/Finance to improve processes
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory reporting requirements
Profile
- CIPP qualified (or working towards) or equivalent payroll experience
- Background in managing or supervising payroll teams
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, salary sacrifice, benefits in kind)
- Experience with large, complex payrolls
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with integrated HR/Payroll/Finance systems
- Confident communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving approach
Job Offer
- Salary starting from £30,000
- Hybrid working – 2-3 days a week in Wakefield (free parking & excellent M1 links)
- A chance to lead payroll for a large workforce and gain exposure to a full annual payroll cycle
- Supportive, collaborative culture with real scope to add value
