Payroll Manager

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight in Glasgow seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and optimise payroll operations. You will drive change initiatives, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and oversee payroll systems while collaborating with HR and finance to support organisational goals.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and a deep understanding of payroll processes. You will manage a payroll team and deliver regular insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll change initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies to align with UK regulations.
• Identify and analyse payroll processes to drive improvement.
• Mentor and develop the payroll team for high performance.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulatory changes.
• Oversee payroll systems and upgrades in collaboration with IT.
• Prepare and present payroll reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure payroll alignment with goals.

Skills

Payroll management

Change management

Leadership

Analytics

UK payroll regs

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Anderson Knight are currently looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for our long standing clients based in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll-related change initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies and procedures in compliance with UK regulations. Ensure all policies are up-to-date and effectively communicated to the payroll team and other stakeholders.
• Identify and analyse payroll processes to identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement strategies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure high performance. Create a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations and adjust policies and procedures accordingly.
• Oversee the payroll systems and software. Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
• Prepare and present regular payroll reports to senior management. Conduct data analysis to provide insights and recommendations for payroll-related decisions.
• Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations and alignment with organisational goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll management
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Proven experience in change management and process improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems.