Payroll Team Lead

Payroll Team LeaderFull Time (Hybrid)Paying £32-35kPermanentOur client is looking to recruit a Payroll Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day administration of the payroll system, procedures and delivery of service, ensuring the statutory, legal, and contractual requirements are met and that payments are processed accurately and within the agreed timescales on a monthly basis. Key responsibilities of the Payroll Team Leader:To act in a supervisory role within the Payroll Team, ensuring that all staff (all monthly paid) are paid accurately and that payslips, statutory returns and reports are produced and validated in a timely manner. To act as a point of escalation for internal queries from the Payroll Team and for any queries Ensure appropriate workload allocation is managed across the Payroll & Pensions Officers, providing cover as appropriate during periods of annual leave and helping ensure sufficient resource is available during periods of peak activity. Administration of multiple pension schemes, ensuring all transactions are reported appropriately and queries from the pension administrators are actioned in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with statutory and pension scheme requirements, e.g. monthly pension returns, auto-enrolment, etc. Processing of monthly payroll, including post payroll reporting and general ledger upload. Preparation and reconciliation of month-end payments and returns (HMRC, pension administrators, etc.) Liaise with internal and external auditors, assisting as necessary and providing any required information. Keep up to date with relevant regulations/legislation, sharing detail with the team to ensure all members are fully informed. Work closely with other Operations teams within the POE division, ensuring that processes are effective and efficient, and taking an active role in service development / improvement activities. Work closely with the Payroll Manager to help develop the payroll offering, identifying efficiency opportunities within the payroll system and helping develop solutions. Deputise for the Payroll Manager as required.Carrying out other duties and projects appropriate to the grading of the post as may be directed by the Payroll Manager.If you are interested in this position and feel your experience matches the criteria then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison.Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Created: 2025-08-11