Payroll Operations Team Manager

What you'll do

Summary

£68,200* up to £99,000* per annum - | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic HR Services team as the Payroll Operations Team Manager where you will be leading a team of payroll specialists in Head Office to provide central payroll support to both regional and head office colleagues.

You will be responsible for delivering the monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation. You'll be a natural people-person, a confident communicator, with great attention to detail.

This role will give you responsibility and autonomy to support the strategic goals of the HR Services Department while reporting directly into the Head of HR Operations.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Enjoy three days in the office and two at home, helping you find the work/life balance that truly works for you

What you'll do

Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll for c.35,000 employees based across Great Britain

Lead the dynamic Payroll team members in line with our corporate principles and legislation

Develop the Payroll team to deliver an excellent standard of service to all colleagues and stakeholders

Ensure compliance with legal and internal guidelines throughout the HR lifecycle journey (inc. GDPR, Eligibility to Work and HMRC Tax and National Insurance requirements)

Proactively review and update company policy requirements and team training material in accordance with legislation

Actively engage with ongoing digitalisation projects to ensure successful and sustainable implementation

Deliver key support to senior management team

Prepare comprehensive and succinct reporting

Uphold colleague confidentiality at all times

What you'll need

CIPP qualified (essential)

Demonstrable history of career progression within payroll (essential)

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated, able to work independently within a high-pressured environment

Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

A naturally analytical mind-set

Excellent standard of numeracy

The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines

What you'll receive

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Sabbatical

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Plus, more of the perks you deserve

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London weighting

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.