Payroll Supervisor - 12 Month FTC in Bristol

Payroll Supervisor – 12 Month FTC at Brunelcare

Join our team as a temporary Payroll Supervisor and play a pivotal role in leading our payroll operations during an exciting transformation phase! We are looking for a confident and experienced professional to supervise and assist the Payroll Officer in delivering an accurate and monthly compliant payroll service, while our Payroll Manager focuses on a crucial system implementation.

Full-time position available with hybrid working: split between the office and remote work.

About the Role

• Lead day‑to‑day payroll operations: supervise and process one monthly UK payroll of 1,100 headcount, ensuring seamless execution and accuracy.
• Stakeholder management: cultivate strong relationships with our Site Managers and internal stakeholders, including Finance, People Services, and Audit.
• Point of escalation: serve as the go‑to person for payroll queries and administrators, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance: uphold standards of compliance with HMRC, GDPR and internal controls.

What we are looking for

• Experience: proven experience as an efficient and comprehensive payroll team leader.
• Integrity: high level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Technical skills: hands‑on expertise with Advanced Payroll or similar platforms and Microsoft Excel including formulas and functions.
• Communication: excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to foster collaboration and understanding.
• Problem‑solving: track record of managing complex payrolls and resolving issues effectively, even under pressure.
• Qualification: CIPP qualified or extensive previous payroll experience.

Job Benefits

• Equivalent to 25 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 28 after 5 years’ service (pro‑rata).
• Access to a fully funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials, including dental, optician and in‑house GP appointments.
• 45p mileage allowance (per mile).
• Free enhanced DBS Check.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
• £200 referral bonus.

Please note this role may close early if sufficient applications are received.