Job Title: Payroll Team Leader
Target Start Date: 1st June
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Part Time, Full Time, Job Share option available
Salary Range: up to £52,000
Location: Eastleigh, Hybrid
Payroll Team Leader: Lead and deliver end‑to‑end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant monthly payroll. Manage and support a small team, provide hands‑on expertise across the full payroll cycle, and act as a trusted partner to HR and Finance. Drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of data integrity, controls and regulatory compliance.
IRIS Cascade experience is essential for this role.
Main Responsibilities
* Own and deliver end‑to‑end payroll processing for employees and pensioners
* Validate gross‑to‑net calculations and resolve discrepancies promptly
* Administer statutory and occupational payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP, SAP)
* Manage pension auto enrolment, contributions and provider submissions
* Oversee payrolling of benefits in kind, ensuring accurate tax treatment
* Maintain payroll data and system integrity within IRIS Cascade
* Complete month‑end reconciliations and ensure accurate financial postings
* Submit RTI filings (FPS/EPS) and support year‑end activities (P60, P11D, PSA)
* Produce payroll reporting and respond to stakeholder requests
* Lead, coach and support a small team to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes
* Ensure ongoing compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal policy
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end UK payroll in a complex environment
* Strong working knowledge of IRIS Cascade (essential)
* Solid understanding of payroll calculations, controls and reconciliation processes
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and RTI
* Experience managing statutory leave and benefits in kind processing
* Strong attention to detail and a methodical, accurate approach
* Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across HR and Finance
* Leadership capability, with experience supporting or developing others
* Ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and work proactively
* Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality and efficiency
Benefits
Flexible Working – Smart Working @ Ageasgives employees flexibility around location (as long as it’s within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part‑time/job‑shares. We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days.
Supporting your Health – Dental InsuranceHealth Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities – Mindfulness.
Supporting your Wealth – 50% off esure and Sheilas' Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
Supporting you at Work – Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.
Supporting you and your Family – Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter at 8 weeks’ full pay.
Benefits for Them – Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.
Get some Tech – Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.
Getting around – Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.
Supporting you back to work – Return to work programme after maternity leave.
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We’re a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. That means if you are applying for a job with us, you will have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment experience. If the list does not cover the support you need, please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss how they can help. We also guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We have a zero‑tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and professionalism.
Recruitment Scam Alert
We are aware of fraudulent activity whereby individuals are being contacted with fake job offers claiming to be from Ageas, often for remote roles such as Administrative Assistants. These scams may include offers of high hourly pay and requests for upfront payments or deposits. Please be aware that Ageas will never ask for money at any stage of the recruitment process. Ageas will always ask you to make an application via our Company Websites and all legitimate Ageas job opportunities are listed on our official careers pages within. Communication will only come from verified Ageas email addresses and if you are unsure about the legitimacy of a job offer or communications you are receiving, please contact recruitment@ageas.co.uk with the subject FRAUD.
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