Payroll Team Leader

Payroll Team Leader | Ongoing Temp | North Leicester | Up to £20ph | Hybrid Working

Macildowie are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in North Leicester to recruit a Temporary Payroll Team Leader. This key interim role has been created to provide day-to-day leadership to the payroll function while the Payroll Manager focuses on delivering a new payroll system implementation.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of two Payroll Administrators and taking responsibility for two in-house payrolls, all currently processed using Sage Payroll.

The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week based on-site, providing the balance of flexibility and hands-on team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Support

• Lead and support two Payroll Administrators, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll tasks.
• Provide structure, direction, and motivation during a period of operational change.
• Be the primary escalation point for internal payroll queries.

Payroll Oversight

• Manage end-to-end processing of two in-house payrolls using Sage Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, and company policies.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and meet all relevant deadlines.

Stakeholder Engagement & Process Improvement

• Liaise with HR, Finance, and external partners to ensure joined-up processes.
• Support line managers with payroll-related queries and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the delivery of change initiatives and process improvements.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week on-site with flexibility for remote work.
• Leadership role - Take the reins and provide stability while the business delivers a major system upgrade.
• Team-focused culture - Join a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Immediate start - Available for the right candidate.

This role would suit a Payroll Team Leader or Senior Payroll Officer with experience managing small teams, overseeing in-house payrolls, and using Sage Payroll in a hands-on environment.

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