Temporary Payroll Manager
📍 Glasgow | £19-£20 per hour | Immediate start available
We're supporting a well-established Glasgow-based organisation in the appointment of an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a complex, high-volume payroll function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously and acting as the subject matter expert within the business.
Reporting into senior finance leadership and managing a Payroll Assistant, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across a varied workforce.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Managing the end-to-end payroll function
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Processing payroll payments and ensuring robust controls are in place
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Completing monthly reconciliations and supporting year-end audit requirements
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Producing payroll analysis, reports and management information
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Acting as the key contact for payroll, pensions, taxation and employment-related queries
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Working closely with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders across the organisation
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Managing pay awards, increments and statutory returns
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Supporting payroll systems upgrades, improvements and future implementations
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Line managing and developing a Payroll Administrator
We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
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Significant end-to-end payroll experience within a complex environment
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Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Experience using payroll systems and driving process improvements
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Previous leadership or people management experience
This is a varied and business-critical role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage a complex payroll operation with minimal supervision.
Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.