Payroll Team Leader

Macildowie are recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing business who are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with payroll while also supporting and developing a team. We're looking for someone who is confident managing the full payroll process, has a good understanding of UK payroll legislation and enjoys finding ways to make processes more efficient.

As Payroll Team Leader, you'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting the payroll team, providing guidance, training and development.

• Overseeing the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.

• Ensuring all payroll information is accurate and processed within deadlines.

• Managing starters, leavers, payroll adjustments and statutory payments.

• Processing HMRC submissions, including FPS, EPS and RTI.

• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, including National Minimum Wage requirements.

• Managing pension contributions, third-party payments and payroll deductions.

• Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries, discrepancies and overpayments.

• Supporting payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes.

• Working closely with HR, Finance and other departments to ensure payroll information is accurate.

• Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Supporting payroll-related projects and system improvements where required.

We're looking for someone who has a strong payroll background and is comfortable taking responsibility for a busy payroll function.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Payroll Team Leader, Payroll Supervisor or Senior Payroll Administrator.

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a busy, multi-site or manufacturing environment.

• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, pensions and HMRC requirements.

• Previous experience managing or supporting a payroll team.

• Confidence dealing with complex payroll queries and resolving issues.

• Good Excel skills and experience using payroll systems.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

• A positive, approachable attitude and the ability to build relationships across the business.

A CIPP qualification would be advantageous but isn't essential.

If you're an experienced Payroll Team Leader looking for a new opportunity, or a Senior Payroll professional ready to take that next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lauren Regan at Macildowie Recruitment for a confidential conversation.