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Staff Payroll Team Leader

Location: London (Hybrid working)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Butler Rose is working alongside our large, complex Business Services client who is seeking an experienced Staff Payroll Team Leader to oversee payroll operations across the Group's international payroll landscape.

This is a key role within a high-volume, multi-entity environment, responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with local compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will be a confident payroll professional with strong stakeholder management skills, able to work closely with internal teams, outsourced payroll providers, external partners, and senior stakeholders to deliver a high-quality payroll service.

Key ResponsibilitiesOversee end-to-end payroll delivery across the Group's international payroll operationsAct as the key point of contact for payroll matters, ensuring effective communication between HR, Finance, employees, and external providersManage relationships with outsourced payroll partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processingReview payroll data, outputs, reconciliations, and reports to ensure accuracy and completenessEnsure payroll processes comply with local legislation, tax requirements, and company policiesMaintain and improve payroll processes, controls, documentation, and ways of working across multiple countriesUse Dayforce HRIS to support payroll processing, data accuracy, reporting, and system workflowsManage payroll queries and escalations, ensuring issues are resolved professionally and efficientlyPartner with stakeholders to support payroll projects, system improvements, integrations, and process changesSupport audits, year-end activities, statutory reporting, and payroll governance requirementsIdentify opportunities for process improvement, standardisation, and operational efficiencyCandidate ProfileMinimum of 4 years' payroll experience within a complex payroll environmentStrong knowledge of UK payroll processes, legislation, and compliance requirementsExperience managing international or multi-country payrolls highly desirablePrevious experience working with outsourced payroll providers and third-party partnersStrong working knowledge of Dayforce HRIS or similar payroll platformsExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with employees, leadership teams, Finance, HR, and external providersStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles, deadlines, and stakeholdersHigh attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and governanceAbility to identify improvements and support payroll transformation initiativesDesirable ExperienceExperience supporting payroll across EMEA, APAC, US, or other international regionsExperience with payroll implementations, system upgrades, integrations, or process standardisationPayroll qualification or professional membership (such as CIPP) or equivalent experienceWhy apply with us?Permanent opportunity within a large, established Business Services organisationHybrid working model with flexibility around office attendanceCompetitive salary package (£40,000 - £50,000)Opportunity to influence payroll improvements and operational transformationExposure to international payroll operations and senior stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation during a period of process enhancement, growth, and operational improvement.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information, please reach out to Cerys Smith.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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