Payroll Manager: End-to-End, Multi-Site & Compliance Lead

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned business in Scotland is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function. This role involves managing monthly payroll processing and ensuring compliance with payroll and pension legislation. The ideal applicant will have proven payroll experience in a high-volume setting and strong attention to detail. This offers an opportunity to develop payroll processes during a transition period while working closely with both senior management and the wider team.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience, ideally within a multi-site or high-volume organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, including associated reporting obligations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for monthly payroll processing.
• Administration of new starters and leavers.
• Accurate import of data from time and attendance systems.
• Calculation of statutory payments.
• Calculation of holiday pay and overtime.
• Ensuring compliance with pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Managing arrestment orders.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and reporting.
• Supporting ad hoc payroll-related tasks.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of payroll and pension legislation

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Job description

A well-established family-owned business in Scotland is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function. This role involves managing monthly payroll processing and ensuring compliance with payroll and pension legislation. The ideal applicant will have proven payroll experience in a high-volume setting and strong attention to detail. This offers an opportunity to develop payroll processes during a transition period while working closely with both senior management and the wider team.