Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Iconic Resourcing

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processes and ensure timely payments.
  • Company: Well-established Glasgow organisation with a focus on payroll excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity to lead a team and drive process improvements.
  • Why this job: Take ownership of payroll operations and make a real impact in a dynamic setting.
  • Qualifications: Significant payroll experience and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Payroll Specialist employer: Iconic Resourcing

Join a well-established organisation in Glasgow that values autonomy and expertise, offering a dynamic work environment for Payroll Specialists. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a team while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll services. Enjoy a supportive culture that encourages collaboration with HR and Finance, alongside competitive benefits that enhance your professional growth.

Iconic Resourcing

Contact Details:

Iconic Resourcing Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Specialist

End-to-End Payroll Management
Payroll Processing
Reconciliation Skills
Audit Support
Payroll Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills