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Ipswich

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Corporate / Central Support

37.5

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Payroll Team Leader

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Days of Working: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will be responsible for a small team providing the timely and accurate delivery of the payroll service within OCS.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Oversee and coordinate the smooth and timely processing of payrolls for your team.
Lead, support, train and develop team members to maximize their contribution to the department.
Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Payroll Processing and Compliance

Ensure accurate payroll processing in compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies.
Review and approve payroll inputs, including new starters (including TUPE transfers), leavers, salary adjustments, and statutory payments (e.g., sickness, maternity, and paternity pay).
Oversee the accurate calculation and processing of deductions, such as student loans and Attachments to Earnings.
Validate and balance payroll reports before final approval and submission.
Generate and submit Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS) to HMRC.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of BACS payments, payslips, and P45s.

Payroll Accuracy & Reconciliation

Perform thorough payroll checks, verifying all processed data to maintain accuracy and compliance.
Extract and import time and attendance data from relevant systems or spreadsheets.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate payroll records, ensuring all temporary and permanent changes are documented correctly.
Process and reconcile third-party payments, including union fees, pension contributions, and other deductions.

About you

A strong understanding of end-to end payroll processing, including statutory payments and deductions
HMRC & UK Payroll Legislation Knowledge
Experience in managing, training and developing payroll colleagues.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to use formulas and pivot tables for effective payroll data analysis.
Commitment in providing a quality service and building strong relations with key stakeholders
CIPP qualification (desirable)

Why join OCS?

⭐ OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated.

🍲 Our Catering team offers breakfast and lunch services at our Ipswich head office, along with free coffee, hot chocolates and a replenishable fruit basket.

🚀 We believe in investing in our colleague’s futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career

🙂 With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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