Payroll and HR Assistant (12 month FTC) – Glasgow (Hybrid) – £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
* Support the end‑to‑end monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
* Liaise with an external payroll provider to ensure payroll information is submitted and processed correctly.
* Input, maintain and audit payroll data, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, absence records, maternity leave and holiday pay calculations.
* Investigate payroll discrepancies and exceptions, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and controls are maintained.
* Manage payroll and benefits administration, including responding to employee and manager queries.
* Provide guidance on payroll procedures, policies and processes.
* Ensure payroll and HR data are accurate, secure and compliant with GDPR requirements.
* Produce payroll reports and support audits as required.
* Act as a key user for HR and payroll systems, supporting colleagues across the business.
* Provide HR administration support across recruitment, onboarding, employee records management and general HR processes.
* Coordinate referencing, onboarding and induction activities for new employees.
* Maintain employee records and ensure all changes are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
* Support compliance‑related activities, including right‑to‑work checks, security clearances and employee documentation where applicable.
* Assist with process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of payroll and HR services.
* Provide wider administrative support to the HR team, including purchase orders, invoicing and departmental administration.
About You
* Previous experience in a payroll‑focused role with responsibility for monthly payroll processing.
* Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation and compliance requirements.
* Experience working with HR and payroll systems.
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Confident dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
* Previous HR administration experience is desirable.
* Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
What's on Offer
* A varied role combining payroll expertise with broader HR responsibilities.
* Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Exposure to a wide range of payroll, HR and employee lifecycle activities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
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