At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll operations and mentor a dynamic team while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Join a growing, client-focused company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and hybrid work flexibility.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing payroll processes and developing future leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong payroll experience and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 44000 £ per year.
Hybrid: Yes - 2 days office/3 days from home
Salary: Up to £44,000 + discretionary bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced payroll professional to step into a team management role within a growing and client-focused environment. This position offers a strong mix of hands-on payroll delivery, team leadership, and client interaction.
The Role
- Lead the delivery of payroll services across a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high service standards.
- Manage day-to-day operations, support, mentor, and develop a team while contributing to the overall efficiency and growth of the payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day payroll operations across a diverse client base.
- Oversee weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll cycles.
- Review payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to submission.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery.
- Stay up to date with payroll legislation and share insights with the team and clients.
- Support, mentor, and develop junior team members, including reviewing work.
- Assist with workload planning, performance management, and team coordination.
About You
- Strong payroll experience within a bureau or client-facing environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a payroll team.
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach.
- A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others and improving processes.
Payroll Manager in Essex employer: JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™
At JGA Recruitment Group, we pride ourselves on being a B Corp™ certified employer that values sustainability and social responsibility. Our hybrid work model promotes flexibility and work-life balance, while our collaborative culture fosters innovation and professional growth. With opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders and lead impactful projects, you will find a rewarding environment that supports your career development in the dynamic field of workforce reward.
Contact Details:
JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™ Recruitment Team
