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
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
Qualifications
* 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 flexibility around location and working hours; part‑time and job share options available
* Minimum of 35 holiday days (incl. bank holidays) with the ability to buy or sell days
* Health support: Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health screening, Will writing, Voluntary Critical Illness cover, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‑being activities (mindfulness)
* Wealth support: 50% off Esure and Sheilas Wheels motor and home insurance, annual bonus schemes, annual salary reviews, competitive pension, employee savings and employee loans
* Work‑day support: Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, sports and social club events
* Family support: 16 weeks full‑pay maternity/pregnancy/parental leave; 8 weeks full‑pay paternity or co‑adopter leave
About Ageas
Ageas is one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK, serving over four million customers. We aim to be a thriving, creative and innovative workplace where people can develop and grow.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. Ageas is a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, and a member of iCAN and GAIN. We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. We have a zero‑tolerance policy towards harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and professionalism.
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