Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor
Torquay, Devon
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Our client, a highly respected organisation based within the South West, is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Supervisor on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a pivotal role, supporting the Payroll Manager and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of accurate and timely payroll services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a key leadership position within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with a hands-on approach, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation while driving process efficiency and providing expert support to the wider payroll team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Review and sign-off payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve complex payroll queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Ensure all statutory submissions (RTI, pensions, HMRC) are accurate and on time.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and implement changes as needed.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and support year-end activities (P60, P11D, audits).
• Support, mentor, and develop payroll team members.
• Contribute to system improvements and process enhancements.

The Candidate:

• Proven payroll processing experience, ideally with CIPP qualification (completed or in progress).
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Proficient with payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, accuracy, and integrity in managing payroll processes.

If you would like to know more about this Payroll Supervisor opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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