Payroll Specialist

Location: Glasgow City Centre (Office Based)
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Pertemps is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team in Glasgow city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll processes, working across multiple countries, and contributing to continuous improvement within a collaborative HR and Finance environment.

This is a fully office-based position offering the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service across an international business.

The Role

As Payroll Specialist, you'll take ownership of the in-house UK payroll while overseeing and validating payroll delivered by third-party providers Europe and the USA. You'll be the go-to expert for payroll queries, ensuring all payrolls are processed accurately, on time, and in line with local legislation.

You'll also work closely with HR and Finance, supporting compensation and benefits activities while identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end in-house UK payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
  
  
• Review, validate and approve payroll outputs from external payroll providers across multiple international locations.
  
  
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
  
  
• Carry out payroll reconciliations, variance analysis and resolve discrepancies.
  
  
• Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure data accuracy throughout the payroll cycle.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, GDPR and statutory requirements.
  
  
• Build effective relationships with external payroll providers and monitor service delivery against agreed SLAs.
  
  
• Support payroll audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.
  
  
• Assist with payroll and HR system enhancements, upgrades, testing and process improvements.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes.
  
  
• Support compensation and benefits administration, including bonuses, allowances and payroll-related reward programmes.
  
  

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll, ideally within a multi-country or international environment.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  
  
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and validating payroll outputs.
  
  
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in payroll reconciliations and variance analysis.
  
  
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across HR, Finance and external providers.
  
  
• Experience using payroll and HR systems, with a proactive approach to process improvement.
  
  
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £34,000 - £37,000, depending on experience.
  
  
• Glasgow city centre location.
  
  
• Fully office-based role.
  
  
• Opportunity to join a growing international business.
  
  
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
  
  
• A varied role with genuine opportunity to influence payroll processes and continuous improvement.
  
  

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Pertemps to find out more.