Interim Payroll Manager in Glasgow

Three Bridges Recruitment is partnering with a Glasgow-based organisation to recruit an Interim Payroll Manager on an initial 3-month contract. This is a business-critical appointment, providing leadership and hands-on support to ensure payroll operations run smoothly. The successful candidate will take ownership of the entire payroll function, working closely with finance, HR and departmental stakeholders to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service. This role would suit an experienced Payroll Manager who can quickly get up to speed, work independently and confidently manage a complex payroll environment from day one.

Why Work Here?

• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Competitive hourly rate
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded organisation
• Varied and challenging payroll environment
• Autonomous role with significant responsibility
• Supportive finance leadership team
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a critical period

The role of Interim Payroll Manager will give you the opportunity to:

• Manage the payroll function from end to end
• Prepare and process payroll payment files and associated reconciliations
• Ensure all payroll records, returns and statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Reconcile payroll, PAYE, National Insurance and pension balances
• Liaise closely with HR, finance and departmental managers on payroll matters
• Provide advice on payroll legislation, pensions, taxation and employment-related payroll queries
• Produce payroll reporting and analysis for senior management
• Support payroll system maintenance, upgrades and process improvements
• Provide guidance and support to payroll administration resources as required
• Assist with year-end and audit-related payroll activities

You

• Proven experience managing payroll from start to finish
• Experience operating within a complex payroll environment
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, PAYE, pensions and statutory requirements
• Ability to manage high-volume payroll processing accurately and efficiently
• Experience dealing with a mixture of permanent, part-time and fee-paid workers
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
• Experience working with payroll and finance systems
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the contract

Working Arrangement

This role is offered on a full-time basis for an initial 3-month period. The position operates on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of approximately three days per week in the office.