Payroll Team Leader Location: Chatham Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time or part-time (28-37 hours per week) - 3-6 month contract Hybrid Working: Flexible working patterns with a mix of office and home-based work Why Join Our Client? Our client is a well-established organisation offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. They provide an efficient and accurate payroll and pensions service to internal teams and external business partners, including academies. If you're an experienced payroll professional with strong leadership skills, this could be your next great career move Benefits: Hybrid working model with flexibility on hours Opportunity to shape and improve payroll processes Supportive and collaborative team environment Professional development opportunities About the Role: As Payroll Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading a small, high-performing team. You will play a pivotal role in reviewing and improving processes, ensuring accuracy, and providing expert guidance on payroll and pension administration. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on processing of end-to-end payrolls Leading and managing a small payroll team, providing support and guidance Ensuring payroll deadlines and compliance with legislation are met Conducting monthly 1:1s with direct reports to set and review targets Reviewing and enhancing payroll processes to drive efficiency Advising on payroll and pensions regulations and best practices Maintaining compliance with GDPR and data protection standards What We Need from You: Several years of experience managing payroll operations, including pension administration Experience leading a small team, providing support and clear direction Tenacity and sensitivity when dealing with a range of stakeholders Ability to explain complex payroll details in a clear, simple manner Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to suggest evidence-based improvements Extensive experience in payroll, administration, or finance functions Strong knowledge of payroll/HR systems and financial management software Intermediate Excel skills (Microsoft-based systems experience advantageous) Ability to handle high-pressure deadlines and competing priorities Desirable Skills: Experience working within local government or academies Familiarity with Resourcelink HRIS Knowledge of pension schemes and regulatory requirements How to Apply: If you are a highly organised payroll professional with leadership experience and a passion for efficiency, we’d love to hear from you Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.