PAYROLL TEAM LEADER

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Sighthill
17/08/2025
Payroll Team Leader
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Job description
We’re excited to announce a new opportunity within our People Operations team: a Payroll Team Leader role, newly created to oversee and support a fully functional, in-house payroll team. We’re looking for a Payroll Team Leader who combines technical expertise with a strong customer service ethos to lead our dedicated payroll team. It’s a role with real human impact—one that supports something we all rely on but don’t talk about enough: being paid correctly and on time.

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Payroll & Benefits Lead to join our People team at Edinburgh Napier University. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our Payroll team—ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll and benefits processes across the full employee lifecycle.
You’ll provide expert guidance to colleagues across the University on payroll-related matters, including income tax, national insurance, and HMRC legislation, while working closely with both the People and Finance teams to ensure compliance and alignment with internal policy.
As a people-focused leader, you’ll manage and support the Payroll & Pensions Coordinator and Payroll Advisors, fostering a high-performing, service-driven team committed to delivering an excellent colleague experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team that puts colleague experience at the heart of everything they do.
• Lead a team of Payroll Advisors and Coordinators to deliver accurate, timely payroll services.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll, tax, and pension legislation.
• Act as a trusted advisor on payroll and benefits matters across the university.
• Drive continuous improvement, streamline processes, and champion the use of digital tools.
• Collaborate with People and Finance teams to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.