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Payroll Operations Lead

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United Kingdom , London

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50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year
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Office Angels London Bridge are delighted to be recruiting a Payroll Operations Lead for our client's dynamic and growing team based in East London. In this role, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process across the UK and Europe, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about payroll governance, process efficiency, and leading high-performing teams, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the accurate and timely processing of two UK payrolls and three European payrolls
  • Manage and mentor a team of two Payroll Managers, ensuring high performance and service delivery standards
  • Ensure all payroll activities align with statutory requirements, company policies, and audit controls
  • Oversee payroll changes stemming from restructures, acquisitions, and system enhancements
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll matters, maintaining effective relationships with Finance and external payroll providers
  • Implementing new procedures and controls to improve service delivery
  • Supporting HR transformation initiatives and continuous improvement programmes
  • Optimising HR systems and enhancing reporting capabilities
  • Providing operational expertise to managers and internal stakeholders
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee smooth delivery of payroll and HR services

Requirements:

  • Experience in managing payroll operations
  • Proven track record of leading and developing team members
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  • European experience is a plus
  • Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have:

European experience

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Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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