Job Description

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 pamela.mcculloch@hutcheonmearns.co.uk, please note that our client is unable to support sponsorship, and therefore applicants must hold valid right to work in the United Kingdom,

Glasgow City

Sunday 09 November 2025

Permanent

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