Payroll Administration Team Lead

Location: Trinity House, Nottingham, United Kingdom — hybrid working

Salary: £32,422–£44,455 per year, plus employee benefits

Company

hirify.global is an international energy company with 75,000 colleagues across 15 countries, focused on energy networks, renewable energy, and customer solutions.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and coach Payroll Administrators, providing feedback and development support.
• Oversee accurate and timely monthly payroll processing using SAP and Workday.
• Review and approve payroll tasks, maintain quality standards, and reduce processing errors.
• Resolve and escalate complex payroll queries through live chat, help cases, and email.
• Monitor workloads and KPIs while supporting the Payroll Manager with daily operations.
• Lead or support payroll projects and continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading and coaching teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong organisational skills in a deadline-driven payroll environment.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and best practices.
• Ability to analyse large datasets with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Formal payroll qualification required; advanced payroll certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills are desirable; SAP HR and Workday experience is advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and family-friendly working policies.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life cover, and bonus opportunities.
• Access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Inclusive support through fertility-friendly, menopause-friendly, and Disability Confident policies.
• Development programmes, inclusive talent networks, and opportunities for professional growth.