Payroll Supervisor

Job description

HRLife are working with a growing business to find them a highly numerate, data-driven, curious Payroll Lead who is excited by streamlining processes, enhancing processes and delivering an excellent payroll service. You will be working in a small team and will be supporting the timely and accurate delivery of all payroll services for the business.

You will be managing 'everything payroll' - inputting all changes, building the internal profile, streamlining ways of working and answering queries to provide a first class payroll offering.

Key Responsibilities will include;

• Responsible for processing monthly, weekly and hourly payroll for a large workforce
• Work with HR to resolve issues related to contracts, terms, or pay adjustments
• Managing the pension calculations and timely submission of contributions
• Reviewing the reconciliation of pension records against payroll each month to ensure discrepancies are resolved
• Responsible for strategic projects, system updates, and business-wide initiatives
• Act as the main link between Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure smooth payroll processes
• Managing a small payroll team
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on payroll-related matters, including statutory requirements and policies
• Prepare accurate payroll reports and KPI’s and ensure all statutory reporting obligations (e.g. HMRC returns, pension submissions) are met
• Ensure payroll data for audits, management reports, and compliance reviews is provided as required

You'll have;

• Previous Payroll experience
• Team Management experience
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance and pension administration
• Experience administering pension schemes
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex queries
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical payroll issues to non-specialists

This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

Salary £45-50k

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Uxbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English