Payroll Systems Specialist

iMultiply are working on an exciting opportunity for Payroll Systems Specialist to join a public sector organisation driving a digital transformation project to modernise its payroll and HR systems. This role will be based from their Glasgow office and is offered on a 12 month contract basis, paying up to £50,000. The Role This pivotal role will oversee process design, system integration, and ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the payroll work-stream of the HCM project, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and digital strategies.
• Collaborate with HR teams, technical experts, and external partners to design, test, and implement payroll solutions.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory requirements, including PAYE, pensions, and year-end reporting.
• Manage system integration for payroll operations, including pay runs, quality assurance, BACs files, and financial ledger interfaces.
• Deliver accurate and timely payroll outputs, ensuring the system meets contractual and legislative requirements.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and risk management strategies for payroll operations.
• Oversee the production of statutory returns (e.g., P60s) and compliance with reporting requirements to HMRC and external bodies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, providing regular updates, insights, and performance metrics related to payroll processes.

Experience Required

• Experience as a Payroll Manager with knowledge of payroll compliance is essential
• Experience leading payroll system implementations or upgrades
• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems, pension legislation, and tax regulations.
• Strong project management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose issues, recommend solutions, and implement improvements.
• A systematic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

On Offer This is a 12 month contract with a large public sector organisation paying competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000. The company work on a flexible hybrid basis and have a generous holiday entitlement as well. iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’.If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth."For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Alex Moore at iMultiply.