Payroll Team Leader

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Leicester
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Vacancy Type
Permanent
Normal Working Days:
Monday - Friday
Normal Start & Finish Time:
08:30 - 17:00

About The Role

Are you looking to take the next step in payroll? As a Payroll Team Leader you will play a key role in ensuring all company payrolls are processed accurately, on time and in line with legislation and internal controls. Feel passionate about supporting and developing others? You will be supporting and motivating Payroll Administrators, to drive high‑quality service delivery, and deputise for the Group Payroll Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Prepare, process and manage weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
  • Ensure compliance with PAYE, NIC, HMRC submissions and all statutory payments.
  • Audit data quality and ensure all payroll documentation is accurate and up to date.
  • Calculate and process holiday, sick and statutory payments, profit share, and pension deductions.
  • Reconcile and balance payroll control accounts weekly/monthly.
  • Provide accurate payroll figures and reports to Finance teams.
  • Support Payroll Administrators, setting priorities, ensuring quality, and modelling high standards of service.
  • Work alongside the other Payroll Team Leader to deputise for the Group Payroll Manager.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice across the centralised payroll function.
About You 

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience.
  • Minimum 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
  • CIPP desirable but not essential.
  • Experience working with large or complex payroll structures preferred.
  • Familiarity with centralised payroll operation
What We Offer  

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme
Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Opportunity for extended leave
Free on-site parking
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

 

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.  

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.  

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.   

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!  

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. 
 

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. 

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