Job Description

Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to lead from the front? Our client - a nationally recognised institution - is seeking an experienced

Payroll & Benefits Team Leader

to join their People Operations team on a

2-year fixed-term contract

.

Location:

York (Hybrid working - on-site Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Salary:

37,000-40,000 per annum

Contract:

2-Year FTC

Hours:

35 hours per week (part-time considered)

About the Role

You'll lead a small but mighty payroll team delivering accurate and timely monthly payroll for a diverse workforce. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll compliance, managing third-party providers, and overseeing the delivery of a high-quality employee experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for a

hands-on payroll leader

who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful difference in day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on all aspects of monthly payroll processing and year-end tasks Oversee data accuracy for new starters, leavers, and contract changes Manage and develop a team of payroll administrators Be the point of escalation for complex payroll queries Collaborate with People, Finance, and external providers to improve processes Ensure full compliance with current payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Drive payroll automation and process improvements Administer pensions and benefits schemes effectively
About You

Strong experience delivering end-to-end UK payroll Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation Proficient in managing relationships with system vendors and payroll bureaus Confident handling complex cases and stakeholder queries Detail-oriented with strong numerical and analytical skills CPP qualified or equivalent iTrent systems experience
Why Apply?

Join a values-led organisation focused on people and culture Make a real impact on employee experience and process excellence Flexible hybrid working with a great team Opportunity to lead improvements and automation initiatives
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 37,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York YO26 4XJ