Jobs in Dumbarton

Job title: Payroll and HR Assistant (12 month FTC)
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a varied role with a primary focus on payroll administration, alongside broader HR support responsibilities.
Working within a busy HR function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll while supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
Liaise with an external payroll provider to ensure payroll information is submitted and processed correctly.
Input, maintain and audit payroll data, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, absence records, maternity leave and holiday pay calculations.
Investigate payroll discrepancies and exceptions, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and controls are maintained.
Manage payroll and benefits administration, including responding to employee and manager queries.
Provide guidance on payroll procedures, policies and processes.
Ensure payroll and HR data is accurate, secure and compliant with GDPR requirements.
Produce payroll reports and support audits as required.
Act as a key user for HR and payroll systems, supporting colleagues across the business.
Provide HR administration support across recruitment, onboarding, employee records management and general HR processes.
Coordinate referencing, onboarding and induction activities for new employees.
Maintain employee records and ensure all changes are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Support compliance-related activities, including right-to-work checks, security clearances and employee documentation where applicable.
Assist with process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of payroll and HR services.
Provide wider administrative support to the HR team, including purchase orders, invoicing and departmental administration.  About You
Previous experience in a payroll-focused role with responsibility for monthly payroll processing.
Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation and compliance requirements.
Experience working with HR and payroll systems.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Confident dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
Previous HR administration experience is desirable.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.  What's on Offer
A varied role combining payroll expertise with broader HR responsibilities.
Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Exposure to a wide range of payroll, HR and employee lifecycle activities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role