Payroll Manager

Pertemps; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Glasgow is seeking a meticulous Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and efficient processing. The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end payroll management, proficiency in relevant software, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a collaborative workplace culture recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Industry-leading benefits package

Collaboration and stunning city views

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance.
• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll management for medium/large organizations.
• Ability to manage statutory payments and comply with HMRC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 4 subsidiaries covering approximately 300 employees.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements and manage statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and oversee RTI submissions to HMRC.

Skills

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent numerical accuracy

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., CIPP)

Tools

Sage

ADP

Iris

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Payroll Manager

Location: Glasgow

Hybrid: 2 days remote, 3 days in office

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge? Pertemps are seeking a meticulous and motivated Payroll Manger to manage and deliver payroll across our clients group companies. You’ll ensure payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with legislation, while providing reliable support to employees and management.

What will you be doing?

• End-to-end payroll processing for 4 subsidiaries, covering approximately 300 employees.
• Ensure compliance with all HMRC reporting requirements, including payrolling benefits, P60s, and PSA reporting.
• Manage statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP) and deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions).
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies.
• Oversee RTI submissions to HMRC.
• Administer pension schemes, including auto-enrolment.
• Manage full administration of benefits, commission, bonus, and other incentive payments.
• Maintain payroll policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, auditors, and external bodies.
• Produce payroll summaries, reports, and analysis for management.

What will you need to succeed?

• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance.
• Proven experience setting up processes and managing end-to-end payroll in a medium or large organisation.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, Iris, Oracle, SAP).
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CIPP) are preferred but not essential.

What’s great about this company?

Based in Glasgow, offering stunning city views and a lively, collaborative office culture. The workplace has been recognised as a UK Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years.

They support a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid options along with an industry-leading benefits package.