Payroll Supervisor

Company and Job Description:
A fast-growing, dynamic recruitment and payroll business is looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead and optimise its payroll and billing function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional with strong leadership skills, systems expertise, and a drive for continuous improvement.

As Payroll Supervisor, you will take ownership of the full payroll and billing cycle while supervising a dedicated payroll team. You will act as a key link between internal stakeholders, finance, external partners, and systems platforms, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This role suits a detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes and strengthening controls.

Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Billing Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll and billing processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Import and validate employee, client, and placement data
• Resolve payroll and billing queries from contractors, clients, and internal teams
• Adjust, re-bill, and validate invoices, ensuring correct rates and cost allocations
• Conduct portal rate comparisons to monitor pricing and margins
• Manage vendor and Umbrella company relationships, including compliance checks

Systems & Reporting

• Serve as the primary contact for payroll system queries and data issues
• Liaise with accountants on payroll costings, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Produce payroll reports and management information
• Respond to government-related payroll queries in line with UK legislation
• Utilise systems such as Salesforce, Access PAB, and advanced Excel tools

Process Improvement & Controls

• Design and implement payroll controls, validation checks, and system rules
• Develop and maintain macro-enabled Excel templates to improve efficiency
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide daily supervision and support to the payroll team
• Deliver training, coaching, and performance management
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and workforce planning

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed Matric
Completed Payroll Certificate would be beneficial
5 - 10 years payroll experience
Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll and billing processes
Advanced Excel skills, including macros and complex template development
Proven leadership or supervisory experience

Apply now!