Senior Payroll Administrator

At Henderson Loggie, we truly believe that our people are the heart and soul of what sets us apart from the rest.  Our unique approach revolves around collaboration, approachability, and most importantly, a commitment to delivering remarkable customer service to our clients.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator or for someone ready to take the next step in their career. The Senior Payroll Administrator will be one of four seniors who will be supporting the Payroll Operations Manager and the Payroll Director whilst processing some of the more complicated payroll whilst providing first-class support to our clients. 

The Team

You will join a payroll team of 12 responsible for processing payrolls for around 500 clients with sizes ranging from two or three staff to several hundred employees.  The team are also responsible for processing a range of weekly, four weekly and monthly payrolls whilst providing a high standard of service to our clients.

We work collaboratively, support each other, and take pride in the high-quality service we provide. Our culture is professional yet approachable, and we ensure everyone in the team feels valued and supported and are always keen to meet with people who share our values and commitment to providing outstanding client service. 

As a Senior Payroll Administrator at Henderson Loggie, your responsibilities will include:

  • Process and oversee complex client payrolls accurately and on time, handling a variety of pay frequencies and requirements.
  • Work to strict deadlines, sometimes under with short notice.
  • Supervise daily payroll bureau operations to guarantee efficient, error-free service delivery.
  • Act as a first point of contact for clients, dealing with payroll queries promptly and professionally.
  • Support, mentor, and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and helping them develop their skills.
  • Liaise with outside agencies (HMRC/Pensions/Auditors etc)
  • Carry out various large or complex monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reconciliations
  • Perform the payroll year end procedures
  • Take ownership of problems as they arise, assessing them and where necessary seeing them through to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and data security standards.
  • Assist the Payroll Operations Managers with workload planning, resource allocation, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and introduce automation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying ways to make payroll processes more efficient and accurate.

The Firm

At Henderson Loggie, our people are at the very heart of what makes us stand out from our competitors. As one of the leading payroll providers for both local and national companies throughout Scotland, we provide a wide range of services and work collaboratively across the Firm to ensure that our clients receive the very best advice and exceptional customer service. 

Now, let’s talk about you!

  • Previous experience of working within a payroll department and ideally within a Payroll Bureau 
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written with a high level of attention to detail
  • A high level of numeracy and accuracy
  • Good telephone and customer service skills
  • Computer literate and able to use MS office packages
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and achieve a high level of accuracy
  • Previous experience of coaching junior colleagues would be beneficial
  • Knowledge of current payroll legislation

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you can expect when you join us:

  • A competitive salary
  • 31 days holiday per year
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
  • Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
  • Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
  • Professional Subscriptions
  • Team and office wide social activities
  • Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)

At Henderson Loggie, we embrace diversity and equality. We’re committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we strongly encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply and become part of our amazing firm.

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