Full job descriptionPayroll Team Leader
Location: Oakham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Macildowie are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Team Leader on behalf of a well-established professional services business based in Oakham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a busy payroll function, lead a small team and play a key role in driving service improvements.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical payroll knowledge with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to leadership and process improvement.
The Opportunity
As Payroll Team Leader, you will oversee the delivery of payroll services across a varied client portfolio whilst managing and developing a small payroll team.
This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to influence processes, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the ongoing success of the payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
*Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payrolls.
*Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
*Oversee statutory payments, deductions and year-end payroll activities.
*Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
*Support payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements.
*Coordinate P11D and PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) activities where required.
Team Leadership
*Lead, coach and support payroll team members.
*Allocate workloads and monitor service delivery standards.
*Provide technical guidance and support for complex payroll queries.
*Act as the escalation point for payroll-related issues.
Client & Stakeholder Management
*Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
*Provide expert payroll support and guidance.
*Resolve queries effectively and professionally.
*Deliver a consistently high standard of service.
Continuous Improvement
*Review and improve payroll processes and procedures.
*Identify efficiencies and opportunities for automation.
*Support system enhancements and best-practice initiatives.
*Contribute to the ongoing development of payroll services.
About You
Essential Experience
*Proven payroll experience within a payroll bureau, accountancy practice, outsourced payroll environment or similar.
*Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NIC, RTI and pensions.
*Experience managing multiple payrolls and deadlines.
*Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
Desirable Experience
*Experience supporting P11D and PSA processes.
*Experience working in a client-facing payroll environment.
*Payroll qualification (or working towards one).
*Experience using payroll software systems.
What’s on Offer?
*Hybrid working.
*Flexible working arrangements.
*Competitive holiday allowance.
*Life assurance.
*Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
*Professional development opportunities.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.