Payroll Team Leader (SAMpeople)

10 hours, 4 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
HR and Recruiting
Arbor

Arbor

Arbor is the leading cloud MIS provider in the UK, empowering schools and MATs to collaborate effectively, save time, and enhance pupil achievement through centralized data management and insightful analytics.

IT Services
51-250

Description

  • Manage a portfolio of customers and process end-to-end payroll accurately, including payroll reports and journals.
  • Handle high payslip volumes and competing demands while maintaining service standards and KPIs.
  • Support team members in performing their roles effectively by auditing skills and identifying training needs.
  • Apply company policies to staffing queries and issues that arise at a supervisory level.
  • Act as a coach or mentor for team members when required.
  • Conduct regular one-to-ones to monitor performance and development.
  • Deliver training sessions, induction support, and supported work plans for the team.
  • Process third-party returns, including pension returns.
  • Update payroll systems with current rates, payscales, allowance values, pension deduction rates, NI rates, and tax thresholds.
  • Calculate pay adjustments, including outstanding holiday pay for leavers.
  • Resolve complex payroll queries.
  • Attend weekly progress meetings with payroll leaders.

Requirements

  • Proven payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload and the workload of others.
  • Understanding of HR policies and procedures, including when to refer concerns to the senior team.
  • Commercial outlook as part of a traded service.
  • Strong understanding of local government pay and conditions.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrable customer service skills and resilience when handling challenging payroll situations.
  • Ability to operate with independent professional discretion and strong judgement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Benefits

  • £34,000 - £38,000 annual salary.
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Your birthday off.
  • BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan after successful completion of probation.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development, including supported study and potential funding for external qualifications.
  • Flexible working with part-time or term-time hours available.
  • The opportunity to work with a passionate team and see the impact of your work every day.

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