At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll for 1,800 colleagues and resolve queries.
- Company: Join Cornerstone, one of Scotland's largest charities with a caring mission.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with continuous improvement encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by supporting people and communities every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28960 - 32042 £ per year.
Help us make a difference and deliver an accurate, trusted payroll service that supports colleagues across our organisation! At Cornerstone, everything we do is focused on enabling the people we support to live the life they choose. We're looking for two new experienced Payroll Specialists to join our finance team and help deliver an accurate, compliant and person‑centred payroll service for approximately 1,800 colleagues. Reporting to our Payroll Lead, you'll take responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll process for allocated services and act as a trusted payroll contact for operational managers and stakeholders.
What you'll do:
- Deliver end-to-end monthly payroll for allocated services, ensuring accurate and timely payments and deductions
- Act as a main payroll contact for managers and stakeholders
- Check payroll input is complete, accurate, authorised and submitted on time
- Resolve payroll queries clearly and escalate more complex issues when required
- Support statutory returns, payslips, P45s, P60s, pensions, reconciliations and month‑end activity
- Use payroll audit findings to strengthen controls, improve data quality and reduce recurring issues
Why Cornerstone?
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults with various support needs across Scotland. Our values of being caring, person‑centred, professional and pioneering guide everything we do. You'll join a collaborative team where continuous improvement, professional development and high-quality service are encouraged. So, if you're an experienced payroll professional who wants to take your career somewhere meaningful, bringing your expertise to an organisation where your job supports people and communities every day - we'd love to hear from you - apply today!
Please note that we are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible and will be reviewing and shortlisting applications on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Have any questions? Please contact Lynn Wallace, our Director of Finance at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk
The successful candidates will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland. There will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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At Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on being one of Scotland's largest charities, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support. Our collaborative work culture fosters continuous improvement and professional development, ensuring that our Payroll Specialists not only contribute to a vital service but also grow in their careers. With a commitment to person-centred values and a supportive environment, you'll find your role here both rewarding and fulfilling as you help us deliver accurate payroll services to our dedicated team of colleagues.
