Payroll Team Leader Position £45-50k per annum Central London Hybrid working Permanent post Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their busy team Duties include; Lead and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and support. Allocate tasks and monitor performance to ensure deadlines are met. Oversee the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies. Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, and adjustments. Ensure payroll complies with HMRC regulations and employment laws. Prepare and submit statutory reports (e.g., PAYE, NI, pensions). Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews. Manage payroll systems and software, ensuring data integrity. Liaise with IT or vendors for system upgrades or troubleshooting. Act as the point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and management. Collaborate with HR and Finance departments on payroll-related matters. Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes. Implement best practices and process improvements. Train new payroll staff and ensure ongoing development of the team. You will have; Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments. Experience with payroll software Familiarity with auto-enrolment and pension schemes. Experience managing or supporting payroll audits and compliance checks. Leadership and team management skills. High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables). If you have the above then please apply now ! 4700961