At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll operations and ensure accuracy for a diverse client portfolio.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking recruitment agency with a focus on payroll and HR.
- Benefits: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership and growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a balance of operational delivery and client engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing payroll services and mentoring junior team members.
- Qualifications: Strong payroll experience and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Office Based: Initially Yes, Hybrid Thereafter
The Role
You will oversee the delivery of payroll services across a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high service standards. Alongside operational responsibilities, you will support team development and contribute to the growth of payroll services.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day payroll operations across a varied client portfolio
- Oversee weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll processing
- Review payroll data to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission
- Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery
- Support business development initiatives and promote payroll services internally and externally
- Stay up to date with payroll legislation and industry developments, sharing insights with clients and colleagues
- Support, mentor, and review the work of junior team members
- Contribute to team management activities including performance reviews and workflow oversight
About You
- Strong payroll experience within a bureau or client-facing environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting or supervising junior team members
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities
- Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach
This role offers a great balance of operational delivery, leadership, and client engagement within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Contact Details:
JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™ Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Lead in Preston
Payroll Management
Compliance Knowledge
Client Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
