Payroll Team Leader - 6 Month FTC Initially

Payroll Team Leader - 6 Month FTC Initially - Hybrid (3 Days Office)

Feltham - £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Transport sector, employing a sizeable workforce across multiple locations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. Their culture is built on respect, integrity, and teamwork, creating an enjoyable atmosphere where employees are trusted to make a real impact.

About the Role

This is a hands on interim position offering the opportunity to make an immediate difference. You'll provide leadership to the payroll team while reviewing existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and helping create a more efficient, well structured payroll function. This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing order to busy environments, confidently leading teams and implementing positive change.

• Providing day to day leadership for the payroll team.
• Supporting the payroll function through a period of change and transition.
• Reviewing existing payroll processes and recommending improvements.
• Implementing more efficient procedures and best practice across the department.
• Working closely with HR and key stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Overseeing weekly payroll for approximately 2,700 employees and monthly payroll for around 500 office based staff.
• Supporting the ongoing development and optimisation of the HRIS.
• Identifying areas of risk and ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Acting as the go to payroll expert while helping shape the future structure of the team.

About You

You will be an experienced payroll professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to improve payroll operations. Comfortable managing change, you'll enjoy reviewing processes, implementing improvements and supporting teams through periods of transition.

What You'll Receive in Return

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, welcoming team where people genuinely enjoy working together. You'll be based in modern, comfortable offices with excellent facilities, working alongside supportive colleagues in a collaborative environment. The role offers the chance to influence meaningful change and a lasting positive impact on an important business function.

How to Proceed

If this super payroll leading opportunity has sparked your interest, I'm eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy Emma at Wade Macdonald today - and you can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!