Senior Payroll Specialist in Glasgow

Senior Payroll Specialist in Glasgow

Glasgow Full-Time 37800 - 46200 Β£ / year (est.) Remote
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance across USA operations.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team in Glasgow focused on payroll excellence.
  • Benefits: Enjoy remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours with a supportive team culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in payroll operations while mentoring others.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years of payroll experience and advanced Excel skills required.

The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 Β£ per year.

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our ECM Payroll team in Glasgow, playing a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery across USA payroll operations.

The shift pattern for this role is: Monday-Friday 13:30-22:00

What You'll Be Doing

  • Managing end-to-end payroll processing and monthly sign-off activities
  • Ensuring timely reporting and payments to tax authorities and third-party vendors
  • Overseeing month-end activities, reconciliations, and controls compliance
  • Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining governance standards
  • Acting as an escalation point for payroll-related matters
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and process excellence
  • Supporting and mentoring payroll analysts while promoting payroll best practices

What We're Looking For

  • Strong payroll expertise with extensive end-to-end payroll experience
  • Minimum 10 years' relevant experience within payroll operations
  • Proven experience in controls, governance, and process improvement
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and Pivot Tables
  • Experience with financial systems, ideally SAP
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset
  • CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience preferred

Key Skills

  • Payroll Operations
  • Controls & Governance
  • Audit Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Insight & Analysis
  • Change Management

Location: Glasgow (fully remote)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (1:30pm to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday)

Reporting to: Regional Payroll Manager

If you're passionate about payroll excellence, governance, and delivering outstanding stakeholder experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Payroll Specialist in Glasgow employer: SThree

SThree is an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact the success of our D365 F&O platform. With a hybrid working arrangement, employees enjoy flexibility while benefiting from continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee growth and fosters a sense of community.

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Contact Details:

SThree Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Payroll Specialist in Glasgow

End-to-End Payroll Processing
Payroll Compliance
Tax Reporting
Month-End Reconciliations
Controls Compliance
Audit Management
Stakeholder Engagement