Senior Payroll Lead - Hybrid (Scotland)

Cornerstone; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone is seeking a seasoned Payroll Lead to shape the end-to-end payroll and pension service across Scotland. You will lead Payroll Business Partners, Specialists and Officers, delivering accurate, compliant payroll with strong controls and insights to senior leaders.

The role offers hybrid working with occasional travel to branch locations, and the successful candidate will ensure on-time payments for around 1,800 colleagues while supporting strategic improvements and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing end-to-end payroll and pension services.
• Knowledge of PAYE, RTI, NI, statutory payments and auto-enrolment.
• Experience leading payroll teams and driving service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely delivery of monthly payroll and pension services.
• Develop and support Payroll Team to be accountable and customer-focused.
• Review payroll before submission with proper reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll leadership

PAYE RTI NI knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership and coaching

Education

Degree-level qualification

CIPP/IPPM qualification

Tools

Access Select Pay

Job description

Cornerstone is seeking a seasoned Payroll Lead to shape the end-to-end payroll and pension service across Scotland. You will lead Payroll Business Partners, Specialists and Officers, delivering accurate, compliant payroll with strong controls and insights to senior leaders.

The role offers hybrid working with occasional travel to branch locations, and the successful candidate will ensure on-time payments for around 1,800 colleagues while supporting strategic improvements and data-driven decision