Temporary Payroll Manager

Glasgow | £19-£20 per hour | Immediate start available

We're supporting a well-established Glasgow-based organisation in the appointment of an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a complex, high-volume payroll function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously and acting as the subject matter expert within the business.

Reporting into senior finance leadership and managing a Payroll Assistant, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across a varied workforce.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end payroll function

• Processing payroll payments and ensuring robust controls are in place

• Completing monthly reconciliations and supporting year-end audit requirements

• Producing payroll analysis, reports and management information

• Acting as the key contact for payroll, pensions, taxation and employment-related queries

• Working closely with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders across the organisation

• Managing pay awards, increments and statutory returns

• Supporting payroll systems upgrades, improvements and future implementations

• Line managing and developing a Payroll Administrator

We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Significant end-to-end payroll experience within a complex environment

• Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience using payroll systems and driving process improvements

• Previous leadership or people management experience

This is a varied and business-critical role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage a complex payroll operation with minimal supervision.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.