Job Title: Payroll Manager Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 50,000 We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Payroll Manager to lead a dynamic payroll function based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager with a background in client payroll environments who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring service excellence, and leading a team to deliver accurate and compliant payroll services to a diverse client base. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead the day-to-day operations of the payroll team Oversee the delivery of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and regulatory requirements Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of service Monitor team performance, providing coaching, support, and development Review and improve payroll processes to drive efficiency and accuracy Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or supervisory role (essential) Strong background in a client payroll environment (essential) Excellent leadership and team management skills In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices CIPP qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High level of accuracy and attention to detail Interested? Contact Liam today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Payroll Manager Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 50,000 We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Payroll Manager to lead a dynamic payroll function based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager with a background in client payroll environments who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring service excellence, and leading a team to deliver accurate and compliant payroll services to a diverse client base. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead the day-to-day operations of the payroll team Oversee the delivery of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and regulatory requirements Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of service Monitor team performance, providing coaching, support, and development Review and improve payroll processes to drive efficiency and accuracy Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or supervisory role (essential) Strong background in a client payroll environment (essential) Excellent leadership and team management skills In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices CIPP qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High level of accuracy and attention to detail Interested? Contact Liam today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager Location: London, Colchester or Maidenhead (Hybrid Working after Probation) Salary: Up to 54,000 We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Payroll Manager to join a growing payroll function with offices across London, Colchester, and Maidenhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong client payroll experience and proven team management capability to step into a key leadership role. You will support the Payroll Manager in overseeing service delivery, managing a team, and ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across a diverse client portfolio. Key Responsibilities Support the Payroll Manager in overseeing day-to-day payroll operations Manage and mentor a team of payroll professionals, driving performance and development Oversee the delivery of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal policies Review payroll processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high service levels Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities Assist with onboarding new clients and payroll implementations Skills & Experience Proven end-to-end client payroll experience (essential) Demonstrated experience managing or supervising a payroll team (essential) Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (essential) Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices Excellent leadership and people management skills Strong organisational and time management abilities High attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment Interested? Contact Liam today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager Location: London, Colchester or Maidenhead (Hybrid Working after Probation) Salary: Up to 54,000 We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Payroll Manager to join a growing payroll function with offices across London, Colchester, and Maidenhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong client payroll experience and proven team management capability to step into a key leadership role. You will support the Payroll Manager in overseeing service delivery, managing a team, and ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across a diverse client portfolio. Key Responsibilities Support the Payroll Manager in overseeing day-to-day payroll operations Manage and mentor a team of payroll professionals, driving performance and development Oversee the delivery of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal policies Review payroll processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high service levels Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities Assist with onboarding new clients and payroll implementations Skills & Experience Proven end-to-end client payroll experience (essential) Demonstrated experience managing or supervising a payroll team (essential) Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (essential) Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices Excellent leadership and people management skills Strong organisational and time management abilities High attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment Interested? Contact Liam today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Job Title: Payroll Implementation Partner Location: Coleshill (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 43,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Implementation Partner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role will play a key part in supporting payroll system implementations, ensuring smooth transitions, accurate data migration, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the process. Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end payroll implementation projects, from planning through to go-live Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document payroll requirements Assist with data migration, validation, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues during implementation phases Work closely with system providers and internal IT teams to support configuration and testing Deliver user acceptance testing (UAT) and support training for end users Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and reporting Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies throughout implementation Provide post-implementation support and continuous improvement recommendations Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting payroll implementations (essential) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation and analysis (essential) Understanding of UK payroll processes and legislation Experience working with payroll systems; exposure to Paycircle is desirable CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment A collaborative and adaptable approach to work Interested? Contact Liam today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
May 18, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Payroll Implementation Partner Location: Coleshill (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 43,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Implementation Partner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role will play a key part in supporting payroll system implementations, ensuring smooth transitions, accurate data migration, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the process. Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end payroll implementation projects, from planning through to go-live Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document payroll requirements Assist with data migration, validation, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues during implementation phases Work closely with system providers and internal IT teams to support configuration and testing Deliver user acceptance testing (UAT) and support training for end users Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and reporting Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies throughout implementation Provide post-implementation support and continuous improvement recommendations Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting payroll implementations (essential) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation and analysis (essential) Understanding of UK payroll processes and legislation Experience working with payroll systems; exposure to Paycircle is desirable CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment A collaborative and adaptable approach to work Interested? Contact Liam today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
