Payroll Manager

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations. The role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and collaborating with Finance and HR to streamline processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to influence payroll management in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll management role with leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, and pension contributions.
• Experience with payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Oversee the preparation and processing of payrolls, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers and support audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Experience in payroll management

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our Glasgow-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations within a dynamic and growing organisation. You’ll lead a dedicated team of four direct reports, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our UK workforce.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
• Oversee the preparation and processing of multiple payrolls, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and current legislation.
• Managing foreign payrolls via 3rd party bureaus.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries and ensure accurate resolution of issues.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers, including pension scheme administrators and benefit providers.
• Ensure timely submissions of RTI, P11Ds, and other statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to streamline processes and improve reporting and data accuracy.
• Support audits and provide relevant payroll data and documentation as required.

About You:

• Proven experience in a payroll management role, ideally with leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, and pension contributions.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative and supportive management style.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.