Reward Operations Manager

Edrington; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirit brand company in Glasgow is looking for a Reward Operations Manager to lead its team in delivering accurate payroll processes and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in HR operations and payroll management, with strong knowledge of UK employment law. This position offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits including a hybrid working model, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Salary £56,000 - £70,000 per annum

Annual bonus

37 days holiday, plus 4 volunteer days

Pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)

Share Reward scheme

Private medical insurance

Annual product allowance and staff discount

50:50 hybrid working

26 weeks’ paid maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Solid experience in HR operations and payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and payroll legislation.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Reward Operations team to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Develop and implement payroll service policies.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and third-party providers.
• Drive process improvements and champion digital transformation.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll management

UK employment law

Payroll legislation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Benefits

• Salary £56,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Annual bonus
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 50:50 hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

As the Reward Operations Manager, you will lead and manage our Reward Operations team, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your role will be pivotal in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processes, driving operational excellence, and supporting continuous improvement within HR.

Make an Impact

Day to day, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and manage the Reward Operations team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for the UK, France, and South Africa.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Develop and implement policies that support compliant and accurate payroll services.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including ADP and other third-party providers.
• Drive process improvements and champion digital transformation within HR.

Your Talent and Skills

We’re looking for someone who brings solid experience in HR operations and payroll management, and who really knows their stuff when it comes to UK employment law, payroll legislation, and HR best practices. If you're highly organised, love solving problems, and thrive on building strong relationships with stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.

Application Closing Date - 9th October 2025