Payroll Analyst

W&A is supporting two payroll opportunities within an established shared services environment. One position is permanent, with the second offered on a two-year fixed-term contract.

Based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with hybrid working, these roles offer the opportunity to work across global payroll activity within a large, complex organisation, supporting effective payroll delivery while contributing to broader operational and business initiatives.

The Opportunity

Working within a global shared services environment, you will support a broad range of payroll activity across an international organisation.

These opportunities would suit payroll professionals who are comfortable working in a complex environment and enjoy combining technical payroll knowledge with analysis, stakeholder engagement and broader business activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support global payroll activity across a shared services environment.
• Work with payroll information and data to support accurate and timely delivery.
• Support end-to-end payroll processes and associated activities across multiple locations.
• Assist with payroll controls, reconciliations, documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external contacts to resolve payroll queries and issues.
• Support the coordination of payroll-related activity across different teams and locations.
• Review payroll information and processes to identify issues, risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to changes in payroll processes, systems and ways of working where required.
• Maintain clear and accurate payroll documentation.
• Support wider payroll and shared services initiatives as required.

About You

• Experience within payroll, ideally gained within a global, international or multi-entity environment.
• Good understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and payroll operations.
• Experience within a shared service centre, global business services or other large organisation would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working with payroll data, reporting, controls and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An organised and structured approach with good attention to detail.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across different teams and locations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Comfortable working in an environment where priorities, processes and requirements may evolve.

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan at [email removed] for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.

Please note that, due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.