senior Payroll Officer

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Payroll Officer to oversee and manage their payroll services with precision and expertise.

The Role:

- Contract: Permanent.
- Salary: 34,021 - 36,013 per annum (typically starting at 34,021).
- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
- Location: Based in Sighthill, with occasional work at other locations as required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervision of the Payroll team (consisting of the senior payroll officer and one payroll officer) to deliver an excellent payroll service, ensuring that staff are paid to strict pay dates.
- Responsible for the accuracy and verification of the payroll input in the integrated HR/Payroll system (iTrent) and for completing monthly payroll reconciliations.
- Administering the pension schemes.
- Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all month and year end statutory returns and payments.
- Lead the payroll team, ensuring compliance with finance policies and procedures.
- Manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and meeting strict deadlines.
- Oversee statutory returns and ensure all year-end statistics are completed accurately.

What Youll Need:

- A qualification at SCQF Level 7 in payroll or finance, or relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of payroll policies and the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
- Leadership and organizational skills to support and develop the team.

Next Steps:

If youre ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!