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Summary

Salary banding starts from over £100, 000 | 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.

As the Head of Payroll, Working Time and Global Mobility you be responsible for ensuring the efficient running of the national Payroll for all colleagues. This extends to ensuring the accurate maintenance of working time and absence data, as well as leading the implementation of the national Working Time Transformation project. In addition, you’ll be responsible for the GB Global Mobility function, enabling colleagues to transfer their knowledge and experience across all 30+ Lidl countries within a variety of assignment types.

Leading your large team of HR professionals to deliver an excellent service to their internal customers, as well as overseeing the... rollout of national projects and initiatives in line with the HR People Strategy. This role will offer you a real opportunity to make a direct impact to all our 32,000+ Lidl colleagues and drive business performance.

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.

What you'll do
• Operational leadership of three core HR service teams in the areas of: Payroll, Global Mobility and Working Time Compliance
• Establishing an efficient, compliant and optimised national Payroll function; ensuring that all colleagues are paid on time and in line with legal and statutory requirements.
• Diligent monitoring of the monthly payroll administration tasks, including HMRC deadlines, reporting and payments.
• Providing professional guidance to senior business stakeholders.
• Identifying areas of business risk or improvement within the area and formulating actions plans to resolve them.
• Liaising with external partners and auditors to ensure UK legalities and compliance requirements are met.
• Supporting the delivery of HR Services projects and initiatives in line with the HR People Strategy for 2024 and beyond.
• Ensuring compliance with International and UK procedures, creating localised supporting materials to assist regional and Head Office implementation.

What you'll need
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building high performing and professional teams.
• Organised and structured approach to task allocation and follow up, with an eye for detail.
• Expert knowledge of the operational time recording, absence management & pay model in a FMCG setting.
• Proven track record of delivering projects and initiatives on a national scale.
• Expert data analysis skills to identify trends, risks & opportunities.
• Ability to translate complex concepts or problems into clear and concise decisions or action plans.
• Self-motivated with a personal drive to see challenges through to success.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to persuade and convince others.
• Excellent communication skills and able to deliver the relevant detail effectively and understandably.
• German language skills would be advantageous.

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.

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

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