Payroll Specialist

Lorien; Paisley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lorien is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the People function and deliver accurate reward and payroll administration for employees and stakeholders. You will work with HR and Payroll to ensure correct pay, benefits and entitlements while complying with policies.

This role focuses on resolving complex queries, improving processes, analysing data and building strong relationships with internal teams to ensure timely payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and reward administration.
• Strong numerical and analytical pay calculations.
• Attention to data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Experience with HR and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Resolve reward, pay and payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Support salary reviews, bonus administration, and pay progression processes.
• Manage family-friendly leave cases (maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave).
• Complete salary calculations and administer pay adjustments and overpayment recoveries.
• Maintain HR and payroll records with data integrity and audits.
• Act as SME for payroll administration and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Identify improvements and enhance service delivery.
• Use data and insight to prioritise workloads and resolve service issues.

Skills

Payroll experience

Numerical & analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Data accuracy

HR/payroll systems experience

Meeting deadlines & SLAs

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented Reward or Payroll professional who thrives on delivering exceptional service and ensuring people are paid accurately and on time?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading international organisation as a Payroll Specialist. This role sits within the People function and plays a critical role in delivering an excellent reward and payroll administration service to employees and stakeholders across the business.

About the Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient and customer-focused reward and payroll support. Working closely with HR, Payroll and business stakeholders, you'll ensure colleagues receive the correct pay, benefits and statutory entitlements while maintaining compliance with legislation, policies and governance requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex queries, improving processes, analysing data and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve reward, pay and payroll-related queries from employees, managers and stakeholders.
• Support annual reward activities including salary reviews, bonus administration and pay progression processes.
• Manage family-friendly leave cases, including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave.
• Complete salary calculations and administer pay adjustments and overpayment recoveries.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records, ensuring data integrity and audit compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for reward and payroll administration matters.
• Partner closely with Payroll, HR and business stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help enhance service delivery.
• Use data and insight to prioritise workloads and resolve service issues effectively.

About You

We're looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with a strong customer service mindset.

You'll bring:

• Experience in Payroll
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including experience performing detailed pay calculations
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Experience working with HR and payroll systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines and SLAs
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

The Package

• Competitive salary of up to £32,500
• Annual performance bonus of approximately 10%
• Generous pension scheme
• Comprehensive flexible benefits package