Payroll Lead

Payroll Lead, Perm, Co. Tyrone, 1pm Friday finish

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are supporting a leading organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. Based in Co. Tyrone, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to join our Finance team. This is a pivotal role where you'll oversee payroll operations across the Group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery, while supporting the wider finance function.

Your new role
As Payroll Lead, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process across multiple Group companies
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, both internal and external
• Ensure compliance with legislation including SMP, SSP, RTI, Auto Enrolment, and tax codes
• Provide clear advice and support to colleagues on payroll and related matters
• Support the Finance Team with period-end and month-end processes
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement agreed changes

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone with:

• Payroll experience, ideally in a lead role within a medium-sized business
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and processes (SMP, SSP, RTI, Auto Enrolment, P11D, Tax Codes)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with payroll/accounting software
• Excellent organisation, time management, and communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret large volumes of data

What you'll get in return
This company puts their people first. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

• 35 days annual leave
• Private healthcare cash plan (for you and your dependents)
• Early Friday finish - 1pm every week
• Subsidised canteen with complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and filtered water
• Employee assistance programme
• Royal London pension scheme
• Paid 'Refer a Friend' bonus
• Active social club with events and activities
• Hybrid can be discussed
• Can also offer a reduced hours/days working week

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #