Senior Client Payroll Executive (Education Managed Services)

b Overview /b p In this role you will process client payrolls accurately while mentoring colleagues in a fast-growing Education Payroll Bureau. You will ensure service excellence and compliance, guiding the team on payroll legislation and best practices. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement and work closely with cross-functional colleagues to support clients and drive performance. This role combines hands-on payroll work with people leadership in a trusted, collaborative payroll team. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li well-being and inclusion /li li development opportunities /li li career growth /li li supportive and collaborative payroll team /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Process client payrolls accurately and within deadlines /li li Support and mentor Payroll Executives and Trainees /li li Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation and best practice /li li Carry out payroll quality checks and ensure compliance standards are maintained /li li Assist with workload planning and team coordination /li li Manage client queries and resolve escalated issues /li li Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the payroll function /li li Support management reporting and performance tracking /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant end-to-end payroll processing experience /li li Strong understanding of current payroll legislation /li li CIPP qualification or equivalent /li li Experience working with payroll systems and bureau environments /li li Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills /li li Excellent communication and relationship-building skills /li li Customer-focused mindset and passion for delivering quality service /li li Ability to coach, support and positively influence colleagues /li /ul ul li communication /li li relationship-building /li li customer focus /li li end-to-end payroll processing /li li payroll legislation /li li payroll systems /li /ul