HR Shared Services Manager

HR Shared Services Manager UK based remote working available with 1 day per month minimum in Glasgow Permanent Competitive Salary DOE Our customer, a well-established organisation based in Glasgow, is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Shared Services Manager to lead on complex payroll management with multiple systems for the UK and Ireland This role strikes a balance between strategic influence and hands-on operational management within a stable and established business. It also offers flexible hybrid working, requiring just one day per month in the Glasgow office. As HR Shared Services Manager, you will be responsible for managing a small team, and several complex payroll systems across the organisation, ensuring accurate payroll processing for permanent, casual, full-time, and fixed-term employees. The position provides high-profile exposure, with opportunities to present directly to the executive team and the potential to lead on projects such as payroll automation for casual workers, HRIS system implementation and also influence key business processes like total reward strategy and pay review You will play a key role in driving meaningful improvements within a small, dynamic team, helping to streamline and enhance payroll systems. This hands-on role requires expertise in payroll management, systems improvement, and reward strategy, while also leading a small team to deliver efficient HR services. Skills & Experience: Essential Extensive Payroll Management Expertise Proven hands-on, operational experience managing in-house complex payroll systems for permanent, casual, full-time, and fixed-term employees, across multi-jurisdictional environments (UK and Ireland). Leadership & Team Management Proven ability to lead and develop a small payroll team, ensuring efficient operations and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. Stakeholder Management & Communication Strong communicator, with the ability to influence and engage effectively with senior leadership and C-Suite teams, coming with confidence to present strategic people decisions reflecting HR Shared Services i.e., payroll, benefits and HRIS in a clear, solution-focused manner. · Data management and insights o Strong data manipulation skills are crucial, with the ability to navigate complex payroll challenges and potentially lead system implementation or improvement initiatives Excel, manual processes, multiple diff payroll and HRIS’s o Using data and insights for informed decision making, reporting, and influencing Problem-Solving & Process Improvement o Highly skilled in maintaining strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inefficiencies in payroll and HR processes, and drive improvements, especially through automation and enhancing operational efficiency. Systems Management & Optimisation Strong expertise in evaluating, implementing, and optimizing HRIS and payroll systems, with hands-on experience leading system renewals or improvements. Desirable Knowledge and experience of Irish Payroll Familiarity with Irish payroll processes, tax regulations, and employment laws is a plus Reward Strategy Development Experience in either developing and implementing or involvement in total reward strategies, linking compensation and benefits to talent acquisition and employer branding initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organisation that values agility and hands-on leadership