Payroll Analyst/Assistant - 12 Month contract

Nrl; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Glasgow is seeking a Payroll Analyst/Assistant on a 12-month contract to support payroll and HR systems. You will process payroll data, maintain records, and generate reports, working in a hybrid setup with exposure to payroll operations within a manufacturing environment.

The role suits someone early in their career who enjoys data work, has strong attention to detail, and aims to develop payroll expertise while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with data accuracy.
• Confident with Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Comfortable handling large data sets and file uploads.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator for employee queries.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet payroll deadlines.
• Keen to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and upload payroll and HR data into payroll and related systems.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support regular and ad-hoc data uploads, including new starters, leavers, and benefits updates.
• Perform data validation checks and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Assist in maintaining HRIS workflows, data structures, and templates.
• Produce standard and ad-hoc payroll reports for Finance and HR teams.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and continuous process improvements.
• Handle basic payroll queries, escalating complex issues as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical analysis

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Analyst/Assistant - 12 Month contract (V-439379)

Location Glasgow, Scotland Sector Admin & Secretarial Salary £32,000.00 to £35,000.00 per annum

Payroll Analyst / Assistant £32,000-£35,000 Glasgow City Centre | Hybrid | 12-month contract This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to develop payroll and HR systems experience within a supportive manufacturing environment. The role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with data, have strong attention to detail, and want to build their expertise in payroll operations.

Location and Working Pattern

Based in Glasgow City Centre, this role offers hybrid working, combining office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Client Overview

Our client is a well‑established organisation within the manufacturing sector, committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency across all business areas. They are seeking a proactive Payroll Analyst / Assistant to support their busy payroll and HR systems function.

Responsibilities

• Process and upload payroll and HR data into payroll and related systems.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support regular and ad-­hoc data uploads, including new starters, leavers, and benefits updates.
• Perform data validation checks and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Assist in maintaining HRIS workflows, data structures, and templates.
• Produce standard and ad-­hoc payroll reports for Finance and HR teams.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and continuous process improvements.
• Handle basic payroll queries, escalating complex issues as required.

Must‑have Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Confident using Excel for formulas, data manipulation, and analysis.
• Comfortable handling large data sets and file uploads.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills for dealing with employee queries.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet payroll deadlines.
• Keen to learn new systems and processes.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Previous exposure to payroll systems or HRIS software.
• Experience working with time and attendance data.
• Basic understanding of payroll compliance or finance reporting.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.