Payroll Manager in Glasgow

Recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation. Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next opportunity? We’re supporting a well‑established organisation in their search for a skilled professional to lead and develop their payroll function. This role offers the chance to take ownership of UK payroll operations while also overseeing international payroll activity through external providers.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and brings strong technical and organisational capability.

As Payroll Manager, you will:

• Oversee the full end‑to‑end UK payroll process, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timely submissions.
• Manage third‑party bureaus responsible for overseas payrolls.
• Handle all employee lifecycle payroll tasks including onboarding, leavers, adjustments and statutory requirements.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing clear, supportive communication.
• Work closely with the People/HR team to maintain data quality and ensure legislative compliance.
• Review current processes and recommend improvements to senior leadership.
• Complete payroll‑related balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals.
• Manage internal cost allocations, intercompany journals and payroll reporting.
• Support audits and contribute to reporting such as Gender Pay and Executive Pay.
• Assist with effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy.

You will bring:

• Strong, hands‑on UK payroll experience and understanding of best practice.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with Sage 50 payroll is a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing deadlines and juggling multiple demands.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and willingness to stay up to date.

Alongside a supportive culture and flexible working arrangements, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive reward offering, including additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits. Flexible working options include hybrid working, adjusted hours, part‑time patterns, term‑time working and 9‑day fortnights.

If this sounds like a role that you’d like to know more about, please email. Please note - sponsorship is not available and therefore applicants must hold valid right to work in the UK.