Payroll & HR Administrator

Syme Drummond Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator to manage high-volume payroll for over 2,000 employees across the UK and ROI. This role offers hybrid flexibility and involves supporting payroll improvement initiatives while contributing to general HR administration. Ideal candidates will have payroll processing experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll processing environment, ideally high volume.
• Comfortable using Excel for data interrogation, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Experience with payroll/HR systems such as Sage and PeopleXD/Access is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple monthly and fortnightly UK & ROI payrolls.
• Interrogate and validate data with precision and confidence.
• Support pension administration and stay updated on statutory payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data interrogation

Collaboration

Excel

Tools

Sage

PeopleXD/Access

Job description

Payroll & HR Administrator
Permanent
Glasgow,Hybrid

Ready to put your payroll expertise to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

We’re delighted to be partnering with one of fantastic customers for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join a collaborative team supporting a large, UK and Ireland-wide workforce. If you love diving into detail, keeping things running smoothly, and working with people who value what you do—this role could be your perfect fit.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Big Impact: You’ll play a key role in processing high-volume, complex payrolls for over 2,000 employees across the UK and ROI—making a real difference to people every month.

• Project Involvement: You won’t just be pushing buttons—you’ll have the opportunity to support payroll improvement initiatives and shape smarter processes.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a great balance of remote working with occasional travel to a modern Glasgow office.

• Variety: With approx.25% of your time spent on general HR admin, this is a role that offers variety and the chance to broaden your HR exposure.

What You’ll Do:

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple monthly and fortnightly UK & ROI payrolls

• Interrogate and validate data with precision and confidence

• Support pension administration and stay up to date on statutory payments like SSP and SMP

• Collaborate on process reviews and payroll projects

• Contribute to general HR administration and team support

What We’re Looking For:

• Payroll Know-How: You’ve got experience in a payroll processing environment (ideally high volume) and understand the nuances of UK legislation—ROI knowledge is a bonus!

• Excel Confidence: You’re comfortable using Excel for data interrogation—VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and manual calculations come naturally to you.

• Systems Savvy: Experience with payroll/HR systems such as Sage and PeopleXD/Access is desirable.

• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, but you’re just as capable working independently to tight deadlines.

Looking for a role where your accuracy, energy, and ideas are truly valued?

Apply now or contact [e-mail] for more information.