Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
Senior Payroll Analyst
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Senior Payroll Analyst | US Payroll
đź“Ť Glasgow / Remote
đź•ś US-aligned working hours
đź’» Predominantly remote after initial training
We’re working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to take responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of US payrolls.
This is a senior, hands-on payroll position with a strong focus on end-to-end payroll, controls, governance, reconciliations, and continuous improvement. You’ll also act as a key point of support for the Payroll Manager and wider payroll team.
The experience we’re looking for
US payroll experience would be preferred, but it is not essential.
We’re also very interested in speaking with experienced payroll professionals who have built their career within UK and/or global payroll and have the depth of end-to-end payroll knowledge required to transition into a US-focused role.
The original profile is looking for a substantial payroll background, ideally around 10 years’ relevant experience, alongside strong knowledge of payroll controls, process review, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Strong end-to-end payroll experience
- A good understanding of payroll controls and governance
- Experience of month-end and balance sheet reconciliations
- Exposure to audit requirements and compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and escalating issues where necessary
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and PivotTables
- Experience of financial systems, with SAP experience advantageous
- A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- CIPP qualification and/or equivalent relevant payroll experience
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What will you be doing?
You’ll support the Payroll Manager with the end-to-end delivery and sign-off of payroll, ensuring payments and reporting are completed accurately while maintaining strong controls and governance.
Your responsibilities will include payroll reporting and payments to tax authorities and third-party providers, month-end activity, out-of-cycle reporting, audit preparation, banking processes, and maintaining payroll knowledge documentation. You’ll also act as an escalation point and provide support to other payroll analysts.
Alongside the day-to-day payroll operation, you’ll have a strong focus on legislative changes, reconciliations, audit activity, stakeholder relationships, and identifying opportunities to continually improve payroll processes.
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Important working arrangements
There are a couple of important points to consider before applying:
đź•ś You must be able to commit to US-aligned working hours, starting at approximately 1:30pm Monday to Friday.
🏢 The role will offer fully remote working following training, however the initial two-week training period will be office-based in Glasgow, working 9am to 5:30pm.
đź“Ť You must also be within practical travelling distance of Glasgow and able to attend the office routinely and at relatively short notice when required for meetings or additional training.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a senior role with plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to work within an international payroll environment, we’d be keen to hear from you.
US payroll experience is advantageous, but candidates with extensive UK or global payroll experience are equally encouraged to apply, providing you can commit to the US working hours and Glasgow training/attendance requirements.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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