Payroll Team Leader

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Part time
Location: Leicester
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Job offered by: In Leicester
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Category:
Gleeson Recruitment Group 10.01.2025 This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region. Permanent Part Time Payroll Team Leader Opportunity!

I have a brand new, newly created part-time, permanent payroll team leader opportunity to join a large successful business and manage a small payroll team. This Leicester based client has created this new opportunity in reaction to continued company growth and the desire to further support the current payroll function and team. The role is part time, 30 hours spread over 5 days, and the working hours are flexible. This company also offers 2-3 days working from home.

About the Role:

Reporting to the established Payroll Manager, joining the HR, Reward and Payroll department, as the Payroll Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of 3 to complete the full end to end process of the company's UK monthly and weekly in-house payroll for circa 2000 employees. You will be required to look at current payroll processes and contribute with process improvement ideas that you will action and monitor for the desired results. You will work in Excel spreadsheets and the company's payroll and HR software system. With a new HR and payroll system due to be implemented over the coming months. As part of this team you will also be responsible for payroll processing duties in addition to mentoring and supporting your team. The department and company boasts a friendly team atmosphere and the company encourages life work balance, with its flexible hours and hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities: With the support of the Payroll Manager: Responsible for managing a team of 3 responsible for the end to end monthly and weekly payroll process for circa 2000 UK employees across various departments and locations, ensuring payments are accurate and processed on time. Maintain payroll systems and records, including new hires, terminations, changes to salaries, and other payroll adjustments. Prepare and submit payroll, deductions, and benefits contributions. Collaborate with HR and Finance to put in place robust payroll procedures to ensure the accuracy of payroll data, including employee benefits, pensions, and deductions. Resolve payroll discrepancies and payroll queries. Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), pension schemes (auto-enrolment), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP). Prepare and submit payroll reporting, including RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC. Manage payroll-related reporting and audit requests. Prepare and distribute payslips, P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and other payroll-related documentation. Undertake regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance and implement improvements as needed. Stay updated on payroll best practices, employment legislation and other payroll-related regulations. Take leading role in payroll-related projects including new system implementation.

Ideally you will have: Excellent understanding of payroll practices. Experience working as a payroll manager, specialist or in a standalone position, and running in-house payroll. Strong knowledge of payroll software. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. A self-starter - self-motivated, proactive, and able to act on own initiative. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - experience of dealing with staff at all levels. Experience of working in a busy environment, an understanding of the importance of deadlines and the ability to work under pressure. Previous experience with payroll-related projects, such as system implementations is desirable. Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent. Attained or working towards CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent - desired.

What's on offer: A competitive salary 40-45,000 pro rata over 30 hours per week. On-site parking.

Please apply if this sounds like something you are interested in. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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