Job Description
Role: Payroll Lead
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Location: Peterborough, UK (Hybrid)
Role-type: Permanent
Mode of Working: Hybrid
Are you looking to leverage your skills in UK Payroll?
We have a great opportunity for you – Payroll Lead!
The Role:
As a Payroll Lead, you will be responsible to oversee and manage end-to-end payroll operations across the UK, Ireland, and Isle of Man. This is a critical leadership position responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll while driving process excellence and stakeholder confidence. The role also provides an opportunity to shape payroll strategy, enhance systems, and deliver best-in-class employee experience
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate and timely processing of the payroll for all employees on each of the 3 payrolls.
Review payroll outputs and produce reports accordingly to different stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
Manage audits and resolve compliance issues
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and system changes
Act as the primary contact for HR, Finance, and external vendors – Pension Providers
Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of employee queries
Support business stakeholders with payroll insights and reporting
Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Support payroll system implementations or upgrades
Skills & Experience
Proven ability to manage multi-country payroll environments
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Opportunity to lead payroll across multiple jurisdictions and directly influence accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.
Be at the forefront of payroll optimisation, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives—not just BAU processing.
Hands-on exposure to UK, Ireland, and Isle of Man payrolls, enhancing your international payroll expertise.
Leverage payroll data to provide business insights, contributing to broader HR and financial decision-making.
Work closely with senior HR, Finance, and external partners, ensuring strong business alignment. xwwtmva
Ideal role for professionals looking to transition into regional payroll leadership or broader Total Rewards roles.
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