Payroll Team Leader

Payroll Team Leader | Leeds | £40,000 | Office-based | Flexible start & finish times

We are working with a growing business in Leeds that is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join its busy and expanding payroll function.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take responsibility for the processing of payroll, payroll compliance, legislation and reporting, whilst managing and supporting a small team.

The role would suit an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a busy environment, can manage competing priorities and is confident taking ownership of the payroll function.

The Role

Taking responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls

Processing payrolls for a bureau, managing multiple payrolls and deadlines

Ensuring payroll processes comply with HMRC

requirements and current legislation

Taking ownership of payroll reporting and reconciliations

Managing and supporting a small payroll team

Reviewing payrolls and ensuring accuracy before completion

Dealing with payroll queries and resolving issues

Keeping up to date with changes to payroll legislation and ensuring these are implemented correctly

Using Excel to analyse payroll data and produce reports

Managing workloads and priorities within a busy and growing function

Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies

About You

Strong payroll processing experience, ideally including both weekly and monthly payrolls

Previous experience of leading or managing a small team

Good knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC compliance

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data and reporting

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

The ability to manage multiple payrolls and competing deadlines

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership

What's on Offer?

£40,000 salary

Leeds-based, office working

Flexible start and finish times

Opportunity to join a busy and growing payroll function

Leadership responsibility within a small team

A varied role covering payroll processing, compliance, legislation and reporting

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a Team Leader role within a growing payroll function, we'd be keen to hear from you