HR Systems & Payroll Lead (iTrent Expert)

University of the West of Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + 12 public/univ.

Birthday leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working pattern

Employee discount across retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Career and research development

Job summary

University of the West of Scotland is seeking an experienced HR Systems and Payroll Manager at Paisley Campus to lead payroll, pensions, reward and HR systems functions.

You will drive digital transformation, maximise iTrent capabilities, and oversee data analytics and statutory reporting to improve decision-making and the employee experience. Strong leadership and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered Membership of the CIPP or commensurate.
• Experience of leading and developing a team of payroll, pensions and systems staff.
• HR Systems experience (design, implementation, optimisation and problem-solving) with iTrent.
• Project management.
• Payroll and pensions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for payroll, pensions, reward and HR systems functions.
• Report to the Head of People Services and lead specialist teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation across people services.
• Oversee HR systems development, analytics and statutory reporting to support compliance.
• Ensure services are accurate, compliant, secure and customer-focused.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Payroll/pensions

Education

Degree or professional experience in related field

Tools

iTrent HR System

Job description

University of the West of Scotland is seeking an experienced HR Systems and Payroll Manager at Paisley Campus to lead payroll, pensions, reward and HR systems functions.

You will drive digital transformation, maximise iTrent capabilities, and oversee data analytics and statutory reporting to improve decision-making and the employee experience. Strong leadership and project management are essential.