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Senior Payroll and Reward Advisor
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 48,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EH1, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Are you an experienced payroll professional with a passion for accuracy, process improvement, and employee experience? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation in Edinburgh as a Senior Payroll & Reward Specialist, taking ownership of complex payroll matters and supporting the wider reward agenda.
The Role
As the Senior Payroll & Reward Specialist, you’ll act as the go-to expert for all payroll and reward-related matters. You’ll manage escalated payroll queries, ensure compliance with HMRC and company policies, and play a key role in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service. In addition, you’ll support annual reward cycles, benefits administration, and continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the first point of escalation for complex payroll queries and discrepancies.
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Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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Liaise with third-party payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
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Support reward initiatives including salary reviews, bonus processing, and benefits administration.
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Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE, NI, pensions, HMRC submissions).
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Provide data and reporting to support HR, Finance, and business leaders.
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Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance employee experience.
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Assist with project work such as system upgrades, process automation, and policy reviews.
About You
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Proven experience in a senior payroll position, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
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Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting.
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Experience managing escalated payroll queries and working to tight deadlines.
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Knowledge of reward and benefits processes is highly desirable.
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Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
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Confident using HRIS and payroll systems, with strong Excel capability.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Hybrid working model (2–3 days in the Edinburgh office).
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Opportunity to contribute to wider reward and project initiatives.
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A collaborative, supportive HR team where your expertise will make real impactBefore You Apply
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