Payroll Team Leader

Payroll Team Leader - Permanent - based in Aylesbury, HP20

Job Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing the day to day of the Payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll while maintaining compliance and legislations. Supporting process improvements and acting as a key point of contact for payroll related queries.

Man Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all contractors.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, company policies, and employment legislation.
• Distribute team workload evenly and ensure data is processed accurately.
• Act as an escalation point for payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll reports as required.
• Guide and support payroll team members in meeting deadlines and adhering to best practices.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Host regular 1-2-1 meetings to manage objectives and set targets.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external providers to address payroll-related matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform quality control checks on emails, reports, and outputs to meet company standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, including taxation, HMRC rules, company law, and money laundering regulations.
• Develop and adopt best practices with the support of the management team.
• Promote the company's vision, values, and culture within the team and externally.
• Drive continuous improvement and embrace change to move the team forward.
• Continuously develop personal and team knowledge and skills.

Person Specification:

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration across departments.
• High attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Proactive and adaptable to change, with a passion for process improvement.
• Solid understanding of payroll systems and related legislation.

Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll processing and management.
• Experience in leading and developing a team, including conducting 1-2-1 meetings.
• Familiarity with HMRC rules, taxation, employment legislation, and money laundering regulations.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements to enhance payroll operations.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll-related queries efficiently.

Hours of Work:

• 9am - 5.30pm (Monday - Friday) Open to Hybrid (max 2 days working from home)

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer - Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.