[ref. z490404] Payroll Team Leader
Join Our Team as a Payroll Team Leader at Salford City Council!
Hours: 36 hours per weekSalary: £40,221 - £43,421 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Temporary for 24 months
Location: Hybrid, office base Salford Civic Centre
Are you ready to help lead and inspire a dynamic payroll team? Salford City Council is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Payroll Team Leader to join our HR Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming our people and payroll services into a modern, future-ready operation.
About the Role: As one of our Payroll Team Leaders, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional pay services to the city council, schools, and external clients. You’ll be joining us at a time of significant change, driving innovation and excellence within our payroll team.With over 8,500 employees relying on our monthly pay cycle, your leadership will be crucial in ensuring smooth and efficient payroll processing.
What We’re Looking For: We need a motivated leader with a blend of technical expertise and people skills. The ideal candidate will have:
- In-depth Payroll Knowledge: Mastery of payroll legislation and statutory regulations.
- Extensive Experience: Proven track record in Payroll, HR, or Finance teams.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in processing financial transactions.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, coach, and support team members to reach their full potential.
- Project Management: Experience in leading key operational HR and payroll projects.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Team Ethic: Strong teamwork mentality and willingness to dive in and help.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in HR systems, payroll software, and Microsoft applications.
- Adaptability: Flexibility and openness to new ways of working.
- Employee Experience Focus: A commitment to enhancing the employee experience and delivering exceptional payroll and employee services
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that’s driving change and modernising people and payroll services.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative and encouraging environment where your contributions are valued.
If you’re excited about making a difference and leading a team to new heights, we want to hear from you! For more details, please read our detailed Payroll Team Leader role profile attached.
Interested in Learning More? For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to David Ratchford, our Pay & HR Operations Manager at david.ratchford@salford.gov.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 6th November 23:59pm
Shortlisting: by 8th NovemberProposed interview dates: 13th and 14th November
Payroll Team Leader role profile