Payroll Specialist

We're supporting a well-established Glasgow based organisation in the appointment of an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a complex, high-volume payroll function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously and acting as the subject matter expert within the business.

Reporting into senior finance leadership and managing a Payroll Assistant, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across a varied workforce.

• Managing the end-to-end payroll function.
• Processing payroll payments and ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Completing monthly reconciliations and supporting year-end audit requirements.
• Producing payroll analysis, reports and management information.
• Acting as the key contact for payroll, pensions, taxation and employment-related queries.
• Working closely with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Managing pay awards, increments and statutory returns.
• Supporting payroll systems upgrades, improvements and future implementations.
• Line managing and developing a Payroll Administrator.

• Significant end-to-end payroll experience within a complex environment.
• Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using payroll systems and driving process improvements.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.

This is a varied and business-critical role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage a complex payroll operation with minimal supervision.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.