Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

Payroll Manager (Hybrid)
Glasgow
-46,000 to -48,500

Permanent | 3 Days Working from Home

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a team, improve processes and make a real impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy payroll function, leading a team responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll services.

You will play a key role in developing the payroll function, improving systems and processes, strengthening financial controls and ensuring the organisation continues to deliver an excellent payroll service.

What''s on offer?
* Hybrid working with 3 days from home and 2 in the office
* Flexible working hours
* Group life insurance and health cash plan
* Enhanced sick pay, family leave and occupational health support
* Cycle to Work scheme and driving lessons benefit
* Long service recognition

The role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for the effective delivery of the organisation''s end-to-end payroll and pension services.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading and developing the payroll team, creating a positive and supportive working environment
* Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll
* Reviewing and approving payroll, ensuring all checks, reconciliations and controls are completed
* Managing pension administration, statutory submissions, payroll journals and month-end reporting
* Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation
* Identifying opportunities to improve payroll systems, processes and efficiencies
* Providing guidance on complex payroll queries and acting as a senior point of escalation
* Producing payroll reports and analysis to support Finance, HR and senior management
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, pension providers and external advisers

What I''m looking for
I am keen to speak with experienced Payroll Managers or senior payroll professionals who have managed a high-volume payroll function and are confident leading a team.
Ideally, you will have:
* Strong end-to-end payroll experience within a large or complex organisation
* Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing a payroll team
* Excellent knowledge of PAYE, RTI, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension administration
* Experience managing payroll reconciliations, journals, month-end and year-end processes
* Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing payroll data
* Experience improving payroll systems, controls and processes
* Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders
* A relevant payroll qualification such as CIPP, or equivalent senior-level experience

Experience within the charity, social care or wider third sector would be beneficial but is not essential.

Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes and taking ownership of a busy payroll function.

If you''re looking for a senior payroll position offering excellent flexibility, responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference, I''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.

Please note: The successful candidate will need to undertake a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland, and at least two verbal references must be obtained as part of the recruitment process.

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