Payroll Specialist
Glasgow – FT, hybrid role
Highly competitive salary, with a market leading benefits package
Brightwork is delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation in the engineering and services sector to support the recruitment of a Payroll Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team in a key role, managing payroll and employee benefits with precision and care.
The Opportunity:
This position is ideal for someone with solid payroll experience, particularly in weekly payroll cycles, and a good working knowledge of UK tax and employment legislation. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of payroll and benefits operations across the business.
The Role:
Take full ownership of weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Oversee the administration of staff benefits, including pensions, salary sacrifice schemes, and employee perks
Ensure all statutory submissions are filed correctly and on time
Act as the go-to point for payroll and benefit-related queries across the business
Support financial and compliance processes, including audits, reconciliations, and reporting
Maintain accurate employee and payroll records in line with GDPR and internal controls
Work in partnership with HR and Finance to support salary reviews, reporting, and process improvements
Stay informed of changes to payroll legislation and advise the team on best practice
The Person:
Demonstrated experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally with exposure to high-volume, weekly payroll
A working knowledge of payroll systems and confidence using spreadsheets for reporting
Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax rules, NICs, and auto-enrolment pension schemes
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage tight deadlines
Professional communication style and the ability to build good working relationships across teams
Someone who can work independently, problem-solve, and bring a proactive mindset to continuous improvement
Desirable Qualifications:
CIPP (Technician or Diploma) or similar payroll-specific qualification
AAT Level 2–3, CIPD, or other relevant training in HR or finance
Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles
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