An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Services Team Leader to join a leading global organisation with a proud heritage and a strong record of growth and innovation. Based at the Milton Keynes head office, this role offers you the chance to lead a dedicated payroll team responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll across a large, multi-site workforce.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated payroll professional looking to take ownership of a key function within a respected and supportive business. You’ll combine leadership, compliance, and technical expertise to deliver a reliable payroll service while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and develop your team. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and the chance to play a vital role in a forward-thinking payroll operation that supports employees across the UK.
What you’ll do
Lead and support a team of payroll professionals, fostering collaboration, development, and high performance.
Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for both salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage.
Maintain adherence to PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory legislation.
Act as the primary contact for escalated payroll queries and internal stakeholders.
Liaise with HMRC, auditors, and external agencies on payroll-related matters.
Manage payroll systems, oversee upgrades, and ensure data integrity.
Implement and monitor internal controls to reduce risk and ensure accurate reporting.
Produce payroll KPIs and insights for senior leadership, supporting business decision-making.
Drive process improvement, automation, and payroll transformation projects.
What you bring
You’ll be an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and leadership. You’ll be confident managing a team and able to balance hands‑on delivery with strategic thinking.
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
Proven experience managing payroll in a high‑volume or multi‑site environment.
Track record of leading and developing a team to deliver consistent results.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with great attention to detail.
Skilled at building relationships across HR, Finance, and senior leadership.
Familiarity with pension schemes, benefits, and payroll reconciliations.
Experience in payroll audits, system changes, or process improvement projects.
What’s on offer
Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
Flexible hybrid working
Company pension scheme
Life assurance (with option to increase cover)
Exclusive retail discounts and car purchase offers
Family‑friendly policies and wellbeing support
Share purchase plan and referral rewards
Paid volunteering day each year
Continuous learning and development opportunities
If you’re looking for a leadership role where your payroll expertise can make a genuine impact — and you want to join an organisation that values professionalism, teamwork, and personal wellbeing — we’d love to hear from you.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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