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Posted 02 August, 2026

Payroll Team Leader

RECfinancial
Leicester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

RECfinancial are currently recruiting for a well established Leicestershire based organisation as it looks to recruit an experienced Payroll Team Leader on a full-time permanent basis.Our client is a market leader within their sector, and are constantly evolving and developing as a business with an ever growing employee base. Working on a full-time basis Monday to Friday this role allows the applicant to manage a small team of Payroll Administrators, plus work alongside fellow Team leaders. Giving you the best opportunity to grow and develop within the role. commutable from Leicester, Birstall, Beaumont Leys, Evington, Oadby, Wigston and all surrounding areas of Leicester.If you're currently working as a Payroll Team Leader and looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.Payroll Team Leader role will involve;Our Payroll Team Leader position offers a fantastic chance for professional growth within a thriving Payroll team. Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and mentoring your team to enhance their skills and knowledge.Furthermore, you will be deeply involved in year-end reporting tasks and the ongoing testing of the core payroll system. Primarily preparing and processing the main monthly payrolls, on an accurate and time sensitive basis.What are the main responsibilities for Payroll Team Leader:Support with both weekly and monthly payrolls.Promote a high-quality service and leading by example ethosProcessing of PAYE and NIC and communication to the HMRCResponsible for processing of holiday, sick and statutory paymentsLooking after various company pension schemes, deductions and associated paperworkProcessing of all new starters and calculating payments for leavers on the systemWorking within the team to resolve all payroll queries.Collecting, collating and analysing data for audit purposes.Plus, any other ad hoc administration tasks within the departmentWhat are they looking for:Proven experience in a Payroll Team Leader or Senior Payroll positionStrong technical knowledge of UK payroll and HMRC legislationExperience managing a team and multiple client payrollsConfident communicator with excellent client-facing skillsExcellent IT skills, including; MS Office Word, Excel - pivot tablesA proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and developing peopleWhat's on offer for the Payroll Team Leader ?£34,000k - £39,000k annual salaryHybrid working optionPerformance developmentOpen plan office spaceFree onsite parking34 days holidayPlus company offers and rewardsCompany pension schemeFor further information on this fabulous opportunity, please contact us.Please note we are unable to accept applications from candidates without UK experience and the need for sponsorship.INDTBTPBN1_UKTJ