Payroll Specialist

Michael Page

  • Scotland
  • £38,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a thriving professional services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering excellent service to employees.
  • Process payroll for all employees using the company's payroll software
  • Ensure accurate and timely calculation and disbursement of wages, salaries, and deductions to employees, as well as taxes and social contributions to the local tax entities.
  • Verify and review payroll data to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
  • Prepare and distribute payslips or direct deposit advice to employees
  • Manage and update employee payroll information, including tax with-holdings and deductions
  • Process any employee changes to FTE i.e. hours, maternity, unpaid leave and any payroll related items including payslips to leavers.
  • Manage employee queries in a professional and timely manner
  • Collaborate with the other talent team members to ensure accurate employee data and proper on boarding and termination/off-boarding procedures
  • Collaborate with the other members of the finance team in order to ensure a proper transfer of payroll data into the accounting system.
  • Be the point of contact to the finance team for processing and audit requirements
  • Complete any ad hoc activities to support the international payroll as required by the Finance Manager
  • Lead regular reviews of local legislation to ensure payroll in every country is compliant.
Remote Working Role| Global Leader in Change Management SolutionsA successful Payroll Specialist should have:
  • A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in payroll processing
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems and regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Word
  • Strong knowledge of local labour laws in European countries
  • Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with confidential information.
Our client is a medium-sized global company operating within the professional services sector.
  • A competitive salary ranging from £38,500 - £45,000 per annum.
  • Opportunity to work remotely.
  • A supportive and friendly company culture.
Take the next step in your career as a Payroll Specialist in the professional services sector. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Michael Page