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Anderson Knight is partnering with a respected organisation to recruit a Payroll Lead on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a dynamic business during a period of growth and transformation.

The organisation is well-established and known for impactful work across the UK. The successful candidate will lead the payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, while supporting a high-performing team.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office) and a salary of £44-46,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring deadlines and legislative requirements are met.
• Manage and develop a payroll team, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintain governance and audit controls, reviewing processes regularly.
• Collaborate with finance teams to model pay scenarios and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Provide payroll advice on tax, national insurance, pensions, and deductions.
• Handle payroll reporting, tax year-end processes, and statutory returns.
• Administer pension schemes and coordinate with providers.
• Reconcile payroll and finance system data, resolving discrepancies.
• Generate payroll data analysis and reports.

Team Leadership

• Mentor payroll staff to meet team and organisational goals.
• Conduct appraisals and manage absences.
• Foster a positive working culture aligned with organisational values.

About You

• Significant payroll management experience, including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and reconciliation.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Proficient with payroll systems and technology, with a focus on improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Willing to travel occasionally across the UK.

Location: Hybrid (office in Glasgow with remote options and UK travel)

If you're looking to make a difference within a purpose-led organisation, contact Richard Brown at Anderson Knight.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting