Payroll Team Leader

How about a job that works for you? 🤔 Ever dreamt of a role where you call the shots on where you work? Welcome to Safeguard Global! We're all about making work fit your life, not the other way around. 🦸 Our “ work in any way” philosophy means tackling projects from the comfort of your couch, breaking up your day to run errands, or taking meetings from a cozy café. At Safeguard Global, you have the flexibility to balance productivity with life’s moments while meeting your deadlines. 🛣️ The role in a nutshell: The Payroll Team leader will assist in the development, performance and maintenance of the payroll activities of the organisation with responsibility for the day-to-day activities of your team within Safeguard Global. Key priorities for this position include day to day query management, ensure smooth, efficient, compliant payroll processing for our clients working closely with internal/external providers, generation of sales invoices and ensuring timely and accurate worker payments. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our clients' operations and contribute to their success. How you will make a difference: Take responsibility for the day-to-day operations, performance, and smooth running of the payroll team. Provide strategic leadership, supervision, motivation, and direction to the payroll team. Assist in the development, performance management, training, and ongoing professional growth of team members. Support the recruitment, onboarding, and appraisal of team members in line with agreed criteria. Prepare, review, and oversee payroll activities, including payroll processing, payments, forecasts, management reports, tax returns, and regulatory filings. Assist in the management and continuous improvement of payroll procedures, systems, and controls used by the organization. Support the Line Manager in assessing long-term payroll trends, reviewing payroll reports, and analyzing payroll projections. Ensure compliance with all payroll-related financial, legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Develop team activity plans, individual action plans, and performance targets to support the achievement of business objectives. Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals as required to support accurate payroll delivery and effective decision-making. Delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining effective supervision, accountability, and performance review processes. Set a positive example through professionalism, commitment, strong work ethics, and personal integrity. Maintain accurate payroll, financial, and related records. Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, clients, customers, and other stakeholders. Achieve agreed individual and team targets while effectively managing assigned workloads. Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Participate in special projects and undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the role. Contribute to the overall success and efficient operation of the organization. What will give you an advantage: Five years of working experience Experience working as an efficient and comprehensive Team Leader. A proven ability to mentor and motivate a payroll team. Ability to liaise with stakeholders and manage expectations. Able to articulate complicated information to non-Payroll experts. Established knowledge of payroll concepts, local payroll legislation for supported countries. Ability to problem solve, strong attention to detail /analytical skill – Should be able Identify, Resolve and Mitigate issues. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Self-directed individual with initiative. Good attention to detail and excellent organization skills. ability to assist in payroll and financial management and control. leadership with ability to drive a team. About us: We’re not bound by traditional ways of doing things. Yep, we enable global expansion without the risk for more than 1,500 clients, but what really sets us apart is our vibe. We’re a community of 900+ Guardians, spread-out over 50+ countries, united by our dedication to a remote first and flexible workforce. 🌎 Why become a Guardian: 👨 ‍ 💻 Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule , all while maintaining a high standard of work. ✈ ️ International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise. ⭐ Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve. 📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace. Next Steps: Ready to join a workforce that shapes itself around your life, and embrace remote work like a pro? Apply by clicking on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time. Welcome to the future of work! 🌐 #LI-NG1 At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.