Payroll Officer

Salary: Competitive and dependent on skills, experience and qualifications

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire

Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 2

Travel Required: Occasional

Work Location: Primarily site-based

Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available). Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Join One of Ayrshire's Largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire's long-standing aircraft manufacturing heritage. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture major aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.

We are looking for two Payroll Officers to join our Human Resources team and support the delivery of payroll and workforce management services across the business.

As a Payroll Officer, you will help ensure that payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time for approximately 1,300 employees. You will act as a key point of contact for payroll and workforce management queries, supporting managers and employees while maintaining high standards of data integrity, compliance and service delivery.

You will also contribute to payroll system improvements, audits and process enhancements that support operational performance and employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly support employees across the business while helping to drive continuous improvement within a critical business function.

How You Will Contribute to the Team

• Manage payroll preparation, validation and processing activities to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Provide specialist guidance and support to managers and employees on payroll and workforce management processes.
• Review payroll data, reconciliations and calculations, investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Support payroll audits, system developments and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Build effective working relationships with managers, employees and external stakeholders to deliver a high-quality payroll service.

Requirements for the Role

You Will Have:

• Experience using Dayforce payroll and workforce management system.
• Experience processing payroll within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

It Would Be Desirable If You Have:

• Experience using Workday HR systems.
• Experience of working on end-to-end payroll.
• Experience supporting payroll audits or system implementation activities.
• Professional payroll qualifications or relevant continuing professional development.

What We Will Offer You

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Opportunity to participate in the Airbus employee share purchase scheme
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking

What Happens Next

If you're ready to apply your payroll expertise within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment, we'd welcome your application. We currently have two opportunities available within our Payroll team.

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Right to Work check
• Employment reference checks
• Disclosure Scotland
• Pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.