Payroll Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established team of payroll professionals, responsible for delivering end-to-end payroll services for a large, diverse workforce across multiple international regions.

As the team continues to grow in both scope and complexity, we’re seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to play a key role in supporting the management and development of the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Payroll Team Leader to guide a team of eight Payroll Advisors, setting clear performance expectations and fostering an environment of growth, engagement, and wellbeing.

• Oversee the organisation and delivery of all payroll activities, including payments, reporting, accounting, and reconciliation.

• Build and maintain strong partner relationships, driving collaboration to improve procedures, governance, and strategic outcomes.

• Support the Payroll Manager with recruitment, training, and development of the team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and assess the impact of changes on business operations and processes.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements and efficiency opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven people management experience.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to nurture a positive and high-performing team environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.

• Experience with international  payrolls (UKIMEA regions advantageous).

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.

• Strong focus on process improvement and resilience in implementing change.

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality service and ensuring accuracy.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams and Forms.

• Payroll qualification (desirable but not essential)