Payroll Team Lead

Payroll Team Lead Location: Chard Salary: 40,000 Working pattern: Full time or part time considered Working style: Office based initially with hybrid working available after 6 months We are currently working with a well-established organisation who are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join their payroll function. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to combine hands on payroll with people management and future project exposure. This role will be ideal for someone who has a solid understanding of end to end payroll process and has previous line management experience. This experience could be within payroll or a generalised finance environment. You will have great soft skills and the capability to develop and motivate a team. The role Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you will manage a payroll team of around 10 payroll professionals alongside another Team Lead. Responsibilities include: Supporting, coaching and developing team members Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing Acting as a point of escalation for payroll queries Working closely with the wider payroll leadership team Gaining exposure to payroll projects over the next 12 months, including process and systems improvements Supporting continuous improvement across the payroll function About you Strong end to end payroll knowledge Proven line management or team leadership experience, within payroll, finance, HR or a general office environment Confident supporting and motivating a payroll team in a busy environment Comfortable working with change and improvement initiatives Project experience desirable but not essential What's on offer Salary of 40,000 FTE Part time or full time options considered Hybrid working after 6 months Exposure to payroll projects and process improvement work Study support for relevant payroll qualifications If this sounds like the role for you, please apply online ASAP. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-05-01