About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Team Leader to oversee the accurate and timely processing and payment of their employees. The role involves leading and supporting a team of payroll officers, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal accounting standards, and providing guidance on payroll-related queries to various stakeholders.
Main duties of the job The Payroll Team Leader will be responsible for completing payroll processes accurately and on schedule, managing data uploads, tax codes, student loans, and employee payroll records. They will also process BACS payments, reconcile payroll control accounts, monitor and validate payroll data, assist Home Administrators with payroll systems and queries, and administer employee benefits. Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and government regulations is a key aspect of the role. The Payroll Team Leader will also support year-end payroll processing and lead a high-performing team, ensuring continuous improvement.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and hospitals. The company is driven by its core values of Respect, Integrity, Passion, Empowerment, and Responsibility, and is committed to delivering high-quality care to its patients and residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Team Leader to oversee the accurate and timely processing and payment of Barchester Healthcare employees. In this role, you will lead and support a team of payroll officers, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal accounting standards. You will act as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing guidance to both your team and wider stakeholders, and drive team performance, continuous improvement, while maintaining high standards across all payroll activities.
Key Responsibilities
Complete payroll processes accurately and on schedule, including daily, weekly, and ad-hoc payroll runs
Manage data uploads, tax codes, student loans, and employee payroll records
Process BACS payments, including handling stops and rejects
Reconcile payroll control accounts, loans, and court order payments
Monitor and validate payroll data for new starters and employee transfers
Assist Home Administrators with payroll systems and queries
Administer employee benefits including expenses systems and company cars
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and government regulations
Support year-end payroll processing alongside the Payroll Manager
Lead and support a high-performing team while ensuring cover and continuous improvement
About You We are looking for an experience Payroll professional with a proven track record. You'll be confident with strong leadership skills and an ability to deliver accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Experience
Level 4/5 CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (or equivalent)
Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally with some leadership experience
Strong knowledge of statutory payroll requirements and compliance
Excellent numeracy skills and high attention to detail
Experience producing payroll reports
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Why Join Barchester?
At Barchester, we are driven by our values: Respect | Integrity | Passion | Empowerment | Responsibility
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The successful candidate should have a Level 4/5 CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (or equivalent), along with proven experience in payroll processing and some leadership experience. Strong knowledge of statutory payroll requirements and compliance, excellent numeracy skills, and high attention to detail are essential. Experience in producing payroll reports and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines are also required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Inverness
IV2 7GG
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)