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Payroll Team Leader
RECfinancial
leicester
Posted 27 Oct 2026
Closing: 26 Nov 2026
Permanent
Hybrid
Competitive
Role Description & Overview
RECfinancial are partnering with a well established business to recruit an experienced Payroll Team Leader. Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Benefits Leicestershire Hybrid Working Available Due to the office location this role is accessible from Wigston, Enderby, Leicester City Centre, Market Harborough, Lutterworth and more. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of an established payroll function within a successful multi-entity organisation. The position offers a blend of hands-on payroll processing, team supervision, compliance management and continuous improvement. The Role
Working as part of a supportive finance function, you'll be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, ensuring compliance with current legislation and providing guidance to junior payroll colleagues. Responsibilities will include: End-to-end monthly payroll processing. Managing payroll changes including starters, leavers and contractual amendments. Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Liaising with internal stakeholders and external bodies. Payroll reconciliations and reporting. Resolving payroll queries and discrepancies. Supervising and developing junior payroll team members. Supporting payroll controls, audit requirements and process improvements. About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate: Proven UK payroll experience. End-to-end payroll processing knowledge. Strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments. Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting payroll staff. (desireable) Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Strong Excel and reporting capabilities. The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively. What's on Offer?
Salary up to £35,000 Friendly and supportive working environment. Opportunity to lead and improve payroll processes. WFH 1 day per week A great range of benefits If you're an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role that combines technical payroll expertise with team leadership responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you. Contact RECfinancial for a confidential discussion. INDSH
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Working as part of a supportive finance function, you'll be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, ensuring compliance with current legislation and providing guidance to junior payroll colleagues. Responsibilities will include: End-to-end monthly payroll processing. Managing payroll changes including starters, leavers and contractual amendments. Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Liaising with internal stakeholders and external bodies. Payroll reconciliations and reporting. Resolving payroll queries and discrepancies. Supervising and developing junior payroll team members. Supporting payroll controls, audit requirements and process improvements. About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate: Proven UK payroll experience. End-to-end payroll processing knowledge. Strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments. Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting payroll staff. (desireable) Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Strong Excel and reporting capabilities. The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively. What's on Offer?
Salary up to £35,000 Friendly and supportive working environment. Opportunity to lead and improve payroll processes. WFH 1 day per week A great range of benefits If you're an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role that combines technical payroll expertise with team leadership responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you. Contact RECfinancial for a confidential discussion. INDSH
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 27 Oct 2026
- Location: leicester
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Specialism: General
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