Payroll Business Partner

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Payroll Business Partner to join the finance function of a respected charitable organisation in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations, lead a small team, and play a key role in delivering a high quality payroll service to both employees and supported customers.

About the Role
As Payroll Business Partner, you'll be responsible for managing payroll staff, ensuring accurate processing of all payroll cycles, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. You'll oversee payroll systems, reporting, and reconciliations, while providing expert guidance on PAYE, NI, auto enrolment and wider payroll legislation. This is a varied and impactful role where attention to detail, leadership and stakeholder communication are integral.

Key Responsibilities:

* Line manage and support Payroll Officers

* Oversee end to end payroll processing

* Review calculated salaries, statutory payments, back pay and adjustments

* Produce mid-month and final payroll reports for review by senior managers

* Upload approved BACS files and ensure timely payment processing

* Arrange payments for HMRC and pension liabilities

* Produce month end payroll reconciliations and investigate anomalies

* Provide advice and guidance to managers, customers and stakeholders

* Liaise with HMRC and statutory bodies where required

* Produce statutory documentation (P45s, P60s, payslips etc.)

* Prepare annual statutory returns, including P11

Ds and Class 1A NI

* Lead on year end payroll processes and system updates

* Work with software providers on system updates and testing

* Maintain payroll system configuration and ensure compliance with legislation

* Update payroll policies, procedures, templates and guidance

* Deliver payroll training sessions to staff and customers

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:

* Strong experience in payroll management or senior payroll roles

* Knowledge of PAYE, NI, auto enrolment and statutory payroll processes

* Confident reviewing complex payroll calculations and identifying anomalies

* Experience liaising with HMRC and external bodies

* Strong leadership and communication skills

* Skilled in investigating issues and improving processes

* Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy payroll cycle

* Comfortable delivering training and supporting colleagues

What's in it for you:

* Salary of circa £36,000-£37,000

* Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Edinburgh office)

* Meaningful role supporting employees and customers across the organisation

* Opportunity to lead a payroll function and shape payroll processes

* Supportive and collaborative finance environment

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age