Senior Payroll Team Leader - HYBRID

Senior Payroll Team leader

Location: Leicester Office - Hybrid - usually 2 days at home after induction period.

Department: Central Services

Reporting to: Payroll Operations Team Leader

Working hours - 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday - 37.5

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Team leader to join our Team managing a team of 6 Administrators. You will play a crucial role in processing large-scale monthly and weekly payrolls, with specific responsibility for Central Payroll. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure colleagues are paid correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Payroll Team Leader, you will:

• Accurately enter and update employee data in the Payroll System, ensuring all necessary amendments are made before payroll cut-off.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance to minimize financial risk.
• Handle and resolve payroll-related queries, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support financial audits.
• Work under strict payroll deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Communicate professionally with managers, third parties, and colleagues, including handling challenging situations with diplomacy.
• Support ad hoc tasks, including system testing, process development, audits, RTI submissions, PAYE, and project work.
• Process BACS payments and payrolls via PTX/Finance.
• Approve manual payments and ensure timely and accurate filing of payroll documentation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all payroll processes.
• Assist with quality checking payroll processes and covering for senior tasks in other divisions when needed.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, from administration and SOX compliance to BACS submission.
• Act professionally and confidently when dealing with senior management.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) required; A-levels or further education desirable.
• Strong numeracy and IT literacy, including Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables).
• Hands-on experience with payroll applications (iTrent experience desirable).
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, methodical approach, and ability to manage large volumes of data.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise effectively with colleagues, benefit providers, and third parties.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adaptability and willingness to support the wider team when required.

Experience

• Previous experience in a Senior Payroll Administration role.
• Experience handling high-volume payroll processing is desirable.
• Prior sector-specific experience is an advantage.

• On site parking
• Up to 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday! (pro rata - due to start date, annual leave turns Jan-Dec)
• Annual leave entitlement increase based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service
• Length of service recognition awards - every 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits
• Online discounts and cashback rewards
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period - after 6 month probation)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period - after 6 month probation)
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period - opens in December, for following calendar year)
• Gym Flex (qualifying period - after 6 month probation)
• Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• 'Cash for Colleagues' - Employee referral scheme
• Career Pathways Programme - for development and further qualifications
• Parental Leave Gift

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