At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the payroll function and implement a new system while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Join a market-leading organisation with a talented team in Hemel Hempstead.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and flexible working after probation.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a hands-on environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on international payroll processes and drive strategic projects.
- Qualifications: Solid payroll experience, ideally with 2,000+ employees and international payroll knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Hemel Hempstead on-site (1 day from home after probation)
Our Client, a well-established, market-leading organisation, is looking for an experienced and hands-on Payroll Supervisor to join it's talented team based in Hemel Hempstead.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an end-to-end payroll function spanning the UK and overseas, while playing a key role in the transition to a new payroll system — Dayforce.
You'll be the subject matter expert in the room, leading the charge on implementation and embedding best practice from day on.
Role
You’ll be responsible for the full payroll cycle across multiple territories, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery at all times.
Working alongside one Payroll Administrator based in the same Hemel offices, you’ll provide leadership, direction, and day-to-day support while managing workloads, cover, and professional development.
Beyond BAU, you’ll drive payroll strategy, lead on projects including pay reviews and system migration, and act as the primary escalation point for complex queries.
You’ll work closely with Finance and key stakeholders to ensure payroll is a function the business can rely on.
International payroll responsibilities will require flexibility on working hours during processing weeks, with a minimum of three 11:00–19:00 shifts on a rota basis.
What We're Looking For
- Solid end-to-end payroll experience, ideally managing payroll for 2,000+ employees.
- International payroll experience is essential.
- Experience with Ceridian Dayforce would be a significant a
- Previous experience supervising or leading a payr
- Strong UK payroll knowledge including PAYE, NI, auto-enrolment and statutory payments.
- CIPP qualification or equivalent is d
- Advanced Excel skills and confident, independent decisio
- Working Arrangements
This role is fully office-based in Hemel Hempstead during the onboarding and Dayforce implementation period.
Following successful completion of probation, the role will move to 1 day working from home per week.
If you're a payroll professional who thrives in a hands-on, project-rich environment and you're ready to make your mark on a growing international payroll function, this will be the perfect career opportunity.
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Payroll Supervisor in Hemel Hempstead employer: Vitae Financial Recruitment
As a Financial Controller at our well-established, privately owned construction business in Greenford, you'll thrive in a professional yet balanced work culture that values hard work and meritocracy. With competitive salary packages, including a 10% annual bonus and comprehensive benefits like private medical insurance and a pension scheme, we offer genuine opportunities for career progression while maintaining a strong focus on employee development and financial integrity.
Contact Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Recruitment Team
