Payroll Administrator

Brightwork Limited; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organization seeks an experienced Payroll professional in Cumbernauld. The role requires expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, knowledge of UK legislation, and excellent communication skills. You'll work in a hybrid capacity, managing payroll operations and collaborating with HR and Finance teams. This position offers a market-leading salary and exceptional benefits within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Exceptional benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly UK payrolls, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide data and reconciliations to support overseas payroll providers.
• Manage payroll adjustments including overtime and statutory deductions.
• Submit statutory filings and support overseas submissions.
• Produce detailed payroll reports for management and auditors.
• Act as the first point of contact for UK payroll queries.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance for accurate data.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Cumbernauld | Hybrid (4 days onsite) Market-Leading Salary + Exceptional Benefits package Permanent, FT role

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Brightwork are supporting our highly respectedglobal manufacturing organisation as they continue to develop their payroll function. This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative and friendly team, working in a hybrid capacity from their Cumbernauld site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly UK payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to deadlines.
• Provide data, reconciliations and insight to support overseas payroll providers.
• Manage payroll adjustments including overtime, shift allowances and statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, etc.).
• Submit statutory filings such as RTI and support overseas statutory submissions via third-party providers.
• Produce detailed payroll reports for management, auditors and finance, ensuring all payroll accounts reconcile correctly.
• Act as the first point of contact for UK payroll queries, delivering excellent internal customer service.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance - domestically and internationally - to maintain accurate data and alignment across processes.

About You

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Confident working with payroll systems and reconciling complex pay data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support colleagues at all levels.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a global business known for its culture, investment in people and long-term career opportunities. You’ll be part of a stable, supportive and high-performing payroll team.

Brightwork Ltd is an employment agency for permanent roles and employment business for temporary roles.