Payroll Lead

• Deliver accurate, timely end-to-end payroll for approximately 800 employees on weekly and 4-weekly cycles
• Maintain full ownership of payroll processing including calculations, validation, submissions, and reporting
• Manage tax code changes, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), holiday pay, pensions, and deductions
• Produce payroll reports and reconciliations for Finance and senior stakeholders
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries across the business
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, RTI submissions, and payroll legislation
• Continuously review and improve payroll processes and controls
• Work closely with the Head of HR on employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, sickness, maternity and other absences
• Support HR with accurate payroll data, reports, and insights
• Provide guidance to managers and HR on payroll-related matters

• Proven experience in a sole or lead payroll role within an industry environment
• Confident running start-to-finish payroll processes with minimal supervision
• Strong technical payroll knowledge including statutory payments, pensions, and tax
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with Finance and HR colleagues
• Able to challenge stakeholders constructively and influence best practice
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Systems savvy with strong Excel and reporting capabilities

Experience in Staffology is desirable but not essential

competitive salary DOE plus exceptional wider benefits