Payroll Team Leader

Sellick Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job description

Role: Payroll Team Leader

Type: 3–6 months contract

Rate: 18.63 per hour

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days on–site

Location: Kent

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Payroll Team Leader for our Public Sector client based in Kent.

The ideal candidate will support the Payroll and Pensions Manager, delivering agreed services to the full satisfaction of all clients and meeting statutory, regulatory, legislative, and performance requirements. The appointed candidate will be a payroll professional who can make day-to-day decisions, be a competent manager, and work as part of a team ensuring all team members are trained regularly to maintain consistency across the Payroll and Pensions team.

Key responsibilities for the Payroll Team Leader are:

1. Perform end-to-end payroll processing as needed during payroll cycles.
2. Directly manage and inspire a small team of three, providing guidance and support, assuring multi-functionality, competence, flexibility, and meeting operational expectations to deliver a high-quality service from home and office locations.
3. Conduct monthly 1:1 meetings with direct reports to identify suitable targets and metrics.
4. Ensure timely and accurate task delivery in accordance with payroll deadlines. When providing counsel or guidance, use your professional knowledge.
5. Collaborate with the Payroll & Pensions Manager to enhance service efficiency and meet user and stakeholder needs.
6. Oversee computerized payrolls with personal information for all staff on an integrated HR and Payroll system.

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Team Leader will:

1. Have experience within the public sector, which would be beneficial.
2. Have experience using ResourceLink HRIS, which would be beneficial.
3. Have CIPP or comparable payroll qualification, as well as considerable relevant experience.
4. Have line management experience.

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity for Payroll Team Leader, please apply directly or contact Charlotte Bromfield at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. The closing date for CVs is Monday 24th March due to the urgent requirement of this role; interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years of experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide, and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.