We are looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and take overall responsibility for ensuring all payroll matters are handled with care and in full compliance with legislation, while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
Location is flexible, but candidates should be within commuting distance of our Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Elgin office.
The Payroll Specialist/Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for:
1. Processing end-to-end payroll, including complex scenarios, ensuring compliance with legislation
2. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of payroll and taxation laws
3. Administering auto-enrolment processes, including re-enrolment
4. Conducting data analysis with strong Excel skills
5. Organising and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines with high accuracy
6. Communicating professionally with internal teams and clients
7. Managing client expectations and resolving payroll issues promptly
About You:
* Leadership in your work and professional development
* Excellent communication skills to positively influence others
* Experience with IRIS Payroll Professional/Pay Circle software is advantageous but not essential
* Relevant experience in this or similar roles is preferred
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael builds success stories that change lives—our clients, communities, and our over 900 employees across the UK.
We serve various industries and are part of Moore Global Network Limited, a worldwide advisory network.
Our core values—Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future, Remaining Relevant—guide everything we do. We support our people through initiatives like our People and Culture Forum and encourage leadership and learning. More about our culture and values can be read here.
Over the past decade, we’ve raised over £450,000 for charity, sponsored the Kiltwalk, and partnered with Netball Scotland and England Netball to make a community impact.
Why Payroll?
Payroll is a vital business function—ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, allowing business leaders to focus on growth and strategy.
We help organizations stay compliant with changing legislation, offering services like outsourced payroll, auto-enrolment support, BACs payments, and e-payslips. Our disaster recovery ensures clients’ staff are paid even in unforeseen circumstances, and through Moore Global, we provide international employment tax advice.
With diverse industry experience, our work offers variety and challenge.
What You Can Expect:
Enjoy working with a supportive team, flexible hybrid working, and a range of benefits. Details can be found here.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those returning to work after a career break. Our JC Aspire learning programme and Leadership Development Programme, accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School, support your growth.
We Look Forward to Hearing from You
If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.
At Johnston Carmichael, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Policies are available on request, and we welcome applications from those who have taken extended time away from employment.
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