Anderson Knight
Payroll Manager

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Anderson Knight Recruitment
Anderson Knight are currently looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for our long standing clients based in Glasgow.
About the Role
You will oversee their payroll department, focusing on change management, policy implementation, and procedural enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving change and improving payroll processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage payroll-related change initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes.
- Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies and procedures in compliance with UK regulations.
- Ensure all policies are up-to-date and effectively communicated to the payroll team and other stakeholders.
- Identify and analyse payroll processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure high performance.
- Create a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Ensure payroll operations comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations and adjust policies and procedures accordingly.
- Oversee the payroll systems and software.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
- Prepare and present regular payroll reports to senior management.
- Conduct data analysis to provide insights and recommendations for payroll-related decisions.
- Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations and alignment with organisational goals.
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- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll management
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Proven experience in change management and process improvement.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
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