Global Payroll Specialist | Hybrid & Multi-Country

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Prime Glasgow location

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment in Glasgow city centre is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team on a hybrid basis. You will deliver accurate, compliant payroll services across multiple countries and work with external providers.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will manage lifecycle payroll activities, support audits, and identify process improvements. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Essential experience managing global payrolls across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll processes and compliance.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and managing payroll relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls across multiple international locations.
• Liaise with in-country payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, payroll and employment legislation.
• Validate payroll data, calculations, deductions and statutory payments.
• Manage employee lifecycle payroll activities including starters, leavers and changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Maintain payroll records and data accuracy within HR and payroll systems.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders; collaborate with HR, Finance and external vendors.
• Support payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and payroll efficiencies.

Skills

Global payroll management

Multinational payroll experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment in Glasgow city centre is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team on a hybrid basis. You will deliver accurate, compliant payroll services across multiple countries and work with external providers.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will manage lifecycle payroll activities, support audits, and identify process improvements. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and clear career progression.