Payroll Manager

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join a busy and growing finance function based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a complex payroll operation within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for managing the Group's payroll function, including end-to-end UK payroll processing, oversight of international payroll providers, payroll compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and supporting key stakeholders across Finance, Operations and People teams. This hybrid role offers flexibility around working patterns and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Oversee statutory and third-party payroll payments, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers for overseas operations and ensure payroll objectives are achieved across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure payroll records, employee changes, deductions, payments and terminations are processed accurately.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.
• Work closely with People and Finance teams to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and monthly reporting.
• Manage pension administration and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Produce payroll analysis and reports for senior leadership, including statutory, executive and gender pay reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities relating to payroll.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional, supportive and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll-related projects and business initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll position.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.
• Experience managing both UK and global payroll operations, including working with international payroll providers.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Desirable

• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll or similar payroll software.
• Experience supporting a growing or international organisation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working arrangements and working hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Potential for long-term career progression following the temporary-to-permanent transition.

If you are an experienced payroll professional with UK and global payroll expertise and are looking for your next challenge in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.