Business Solutions Team Lead

Posted 2 hours 15 minutes ago by Coventry City Council

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV1 1
Job Description

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

What is the job role?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Payroll and HR Systems team. You will be responsible for managing payroll operations, maintaining HR/Payroll systems, leading service improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and organisational policies. The role also involves building strong customer relationships, providing expert advice, delivering system training, and driving continuous improvement across the service.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused leader with substantial experience in payroll administration and HR/Payroll systems. You will have excellent people management skills, the ability to analyse and interpret complex data, and experience of implementing system developments and process improvements. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements are essential. You will be confident managing competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and service delivery.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long term health condition

Interview date(s): W/C 6th July 2026