Payroll Team Leader - Watford - £45,000 per annum + bonus - Permanent

Are you a detail-driven Payroll or Finance professional with a passion for process improvement, data integrity, and team leadership?


We’re looking for a Payroll Support Services Team Leader to join a dynamic and evolving business, playing a pivotal role in transforming how payroll and finance data is managed across the organisation. This is not a "steady state" role — it’s an opportunity to drive change, optimise processes, and lead a team through transformation.


Why this role stands out:
*Opportunity to redesign workflows and improve operational efficiency
*High visibility role working closely with Finance, Payroll, and Commercial teams
*Real ownership of data integrity and system optimisation
*Lead and develop a team while driving measurable business impact


What you’ll be doing
*Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 5 within Payroll Support Services
*Conducting a full operational review of workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements
*Managing data integrity across Finance and Payroll systems, ensuring a "single source of truth"
*Overseeing timesheet, self-bill, and non-labour sales processes within strict deadlines
*Designing and documenting processes using tools such as Scribe and Vidcast
*Driving process standardisation, compliance, and scalability
*Partnering with internal stakeholders to support business performance and decision-making


What success looks like:
*Streamlined processes and improved team productivity within the first 90 days
*Reduced data errors and faster reconciliation across systems
*100% adherence to SLAs and critical payroll/timesheet deadlines
*A more efficient, scalable team structure aligned to business demand
What we’re looking for
*Strong experience within Payroll, Finance Operations, or Shared Services
*Proven ability to lead teams and manage performance
*Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations, pivot tables)
*Experience working with Finance and Payroll systems
*A highly organised, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
*A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge, improve, and implement change
Desirable:
*Background in process optimisation or transformation projects
What’s in it for you?
*A role where you can genuinely make an impact and drive change
*Career progression within a growing organisation
*1 day of hybrid working
If this role is of interest please do apply.