Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant
Glasgow
Circa £30,000

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Assistant to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for a workforce of 500+ employees. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, structure, and being the go-to expert for payroll.

Payroll calculations are handled by an external bureau; your focus will be on managing the payroll process internally, ensuring accurate data, timely submissions, and resolving payroll-related queries.

Once fully up to speed, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities beyond payroll.

• Free hot meal on site
• Discounts on company amenities
• Complimentary leisure/gym membership

• Manage the monthly payroll process for 500+ employees
• Maintain and manage the Time & Attendance (T&A) system
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll data to the external payroll bureau
• Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll queries
• Ensure payroll data relating to absence, benefits, and pensions is accurate and up to date
• Liaise with internal departments and the payroll bureau to resolve any issues
• Support ongoing improvements to payroll processes and controls

• Proven experience in payroll, ideally within a medium to large organization
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
• Experience of payroll
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable working independently

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