Payroll Operator

Iconic Resourcing; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Resourcing in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Payroll Operator to take ownership of a varied payroll function during a period of growth. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payrolls and entities, with a focus on accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have around 2–3 years of payroll experience, confidently handling employee queries and discrepancies, and be comfortable working independently within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ability to handle employee queries and discrepancies.
• Organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience working independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage starters, leavers, holidays, absences and payroll changes.
• Process deductions and amendments.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Be the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Liaise with HR on payroll-related issues.
• Support ongoing payroll function development and consolidation.
• Work across multiple payrolls and entities.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Payroll queries handling

Attention to deadlines

Independent worker

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Operator to join a growing organisation in Glasgow. This is a newly created role and a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a varied payroll function within a business going through an exciting period of growth and change.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Managing starters, leavers, holidays, absences and payroll changes
• Processing deductions and amendments
• Maintaining accurate payroll and employee records
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers
• Liaising with HR where queries fall outside of payroll
• Supporting the ongoing consolidation and development of the payroll function
• Working across multiple payrolls and entities, providing plenty of variety within the role
• Salary to £32,000 FTE

About You

We’re looking for someone with around 2–3 years’ payroll experience, ideally with exposure to end-to-end payroll processing.

You’ll be someone who:

• Has strong payroll administration experience
• Can confidently manage payroll processes from start to finish
• Is comfortable dealing with employee queries and discrepancies
• Is organised and able to manage deadlines
• Can work independently and take ownership
• Is confident but personable and approachable
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team

Experience with Sage 50 would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.