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This is a temporary 12 month contract position. Pay rate: £17-30 per hour depending on level of experience. Location: Glasgow (hybrid working, 3 days in office).

What you’ll do

• Oversee all aspects of UK payroll cycles by ensuring strict adherence to internal controls and current legislation for each payroll run.
• Maintain robust partnerships with external payroll vendors to guarantee seamless service delivery and compliance with agreed standards.
• Foster open communication channels with senior leadership by proactively raising awareness of potential or actual issues as they arise.
• Enhance the payroll control framework by regularly reviewing processes in line with SOX requirements and internal governance protocols.
• Stay abreast of evolving payroll legislation and proactively plan for future changes that may impact payroll operations or compliance.
• Manage key metrics reporting to optimise resource allocation across the team and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for governance and oversight of timely, accurate disbursement of all payroll-related payments via BACS systems.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external auditors by facilitating system access for sample testing and providing clear evidence of key controls.
• Ensure all documentation relating to payroll processes is up-to-date, reflecting any legislative or procedural changes promptly.
• Monitor employee queries through web-based tools to ensure they are resolved efficiently within agreed service level agreements.

What you bring

• A minimum of two years' experience managing UK payroll at mid-senior level within a professional organisation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyse data sets and prepare detailed reports.
• Experience in payroll controls, risk management, governance ownership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, PAYE legislation, statutory accounting principles, deferred compensation schemes, and share awards administration is desirable.
• Experience using SAP Global View or similar large-scale HR/payroll systems is advantageous.
• CIPP qualification is preferred but not essential; willingness to pursue further professional development is encouraged.
• Proven ability to analyse existing processes critically with a view towards continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective business partnerships across multiple teams.
• Experience supporting system implementations or software updates related to payroll functions would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of expatriate payrolls or PSA/P11d processes would be an advantage.

What sets this company apart

This organisation is a leading financial institution with a strong focus on employee wellbeing. The Glasgow office has a large team and on-site facilities in the city centre.

What’s next

If you are ready to take your career in payroll management to new heights within an inclusive, forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply now.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss further.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

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