Payroll Lead

1 week ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Hutcheon Mearns Ltd Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Payroll Lead – Global Operations

Hybrid | Glasgow (2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote)

Market-Leading Benefits | Collaborative, People-First Culture

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Lead to take ownership of global payroll operations for one of our leading clients. This is a key position sitting at the intersection of finance, compliance, and employee experience — ensuring teams around the world are paid accurately, on time, and in line with local regulations.

Working within a core business function led by a highly respected and approachable leader, you'll be supported in your professional growth and encouraged to continuously develop your skills as the organisation expands internationally.

What You'll Do
  • Own the end-to-end payroll process – deliver seamless monthly payrolls across the UK and international regions.
  • Coordinate with local providers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency globally.
  • Manage tax, pension, and statutory deductions, ensuring all filings and payments are on time.
  • Drive global alignment – maintain strong relationships with payroll partners across the EU, US, and APAC.
  • Champion compliance and accuracy, staying current with payroll legislation and supporting audits and year-end reporting.
  • Partner with Finance and HR – post payroll journals, reconcile accounts, and provide insights to support budgeting and planning.
  • Innovate and improve – identify opportunities for automation and smarter workflows, keeping systems efficient and scalable.
  • Lead and support – mentor junior team members, manage payroll through business change, and oversee adjustments for promotions, new hires, and leavers.
What You'll Bring
  • Proven experience managing end-to-end payrolls
  • Exposure to international payroll operations and local compliance requirements (candidates who have UK experience and are keen to develop their global experience will also be considered)
  • Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. Moorpay, ADP, Workday, Sage).
  • Confidence handling financial data, including journals and reconciliations.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking, globally minded organisation that values people as much as performance. If you're ready to shape the future of payroll in a dynamic, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch , please note that our client is unable to support sponsorship, and therefore applicants must hold valid right to work in the United Kingdom,

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  • Sunday 09 November 2025
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