Payroll Manager

Loganair Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airline company based in Scotland is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function for all employees. Responsibilities include managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with HR and Finance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, proficiency in payroll software, and excellent analytical skills. A focus on maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail is essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll management or senior payroll specialist role.
• 5+ years of payroll experience at a similar level.
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Administer payroll systems and optimise processes.
• Act as a primary contact for payroll queries.
• Oversee pension scheme contributions and enrolment.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency with payroll systems

Advanced Excel skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Discretion with confidential information

Tools

Sage

ADP

Xero

Workday

Job description

The Payroll Manager will support in the delivery of an efficient and timely monthly payroll to the business in line with internal timescales, statutory reporting timescales and requirements. To ensure the integrity of the data within the Payroll systems and that this is kept up to date.

Key Responsibilities

The main activities that will be carried out by the Payroll Manager will include the below. As would be expected the below is not exhaustive and reasonable responsibilities not listed below will be carried out, with training and support provided where required.

Payroll Processing

• Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees, including salaried, hourly, and contract staff.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.
• Prepare and run monthly payroll.
• Verify payroll data, timesheets, and approvals.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (tax, pension, NI, benefits, etc.).
• Manage payroll-related audits and maintain up‑to‑date documentation.
• Submit statutory filings (PAYE, RTI, P60, P11D, pension submissions).
• Maintain GDPR‑compliant data handling practices.

Systems & Process Management

• Administer and optimise payroll systems and software.
• Review and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation.
• Liaise with SAGE HR/Payroll for any system issue.

Stakeholder Support

• Act as the primary contact for all payroll queries.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to support budgeting and headcount planning.
• Provide payroll reports and analytics as needed.
• Support pay negotiations as and when required, providing information and reports.

Benefits & Pension Administration

• Oversee pension scheme contributions and enrolment.
• Manage benefits deductions and reimbursements.
• Ensure correct handling of statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.).
• Support the HR team and wider business in identifying opportunities for salary sacrifice and employee benefits.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven experience in a payroll management or senior payroll specialist role.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Sage, Xero, Workday, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical competency.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Attitude

The Payroll Manager will develop positive constructive working relationships with the HR Team demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the team.

Training and Experience

• Experience in communicating financial information to managers and employees.
• Excellent computer skills – you will require to work typically with Word, Excel, and Outlook packages.
• 5+ years of payroll experience at a similar level.

At Loganair we strive at all times to be inclusive and welcoming to applicants for every role across our company. We recognise and value diverse talents allowing our people to grow and develop in a fair working environment. Loganair is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all their characteristics, attributes or choices as protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on applicants’ skills and experience.