Payroll Business Partner

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Payroll Business Partner to join the finance function of a respected charitable organisation in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations, lead a small team, and play a key role in delivering a high quality payroll service to both employees and supported customers.

About the Role
As Payroll Business Partner, you'll be responsible for managing payroll staff, ensuring accurate processing of all payroll cycles, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. You'll oversee payroll systems, reporting, and reconciliations, while providing expert guidance on PAYE, NI, auto enrolment and wider payroll legislation. This is a varied and impactful role where attention to detail, leadership and stakeholder communication are integral.

Key Responsibilities:
Line manage and support Payroll Officers
Oversee end to end payroll processing
Review calculated salaries, statutory payments, back pay and adjustments
Produce mid-month and final payroll reports for review by senior managers
Upload approved BACS files and ensure timely payment processing
Arrange payments for HMRC and pension liabilities
Produce month end payroll reconciliations and investigate anomalies
Provide advice and guidance to managers, customers and stakeholders
Liaise with HMRC and statutory bodies where required
Produce statutory documentation (P45s, P60s, payslips etc.)
Prepare annual statutory returns, including P11Ds and Class 1A NI
Lead on year end payroll processes and system updates
Work with software providers on system updates and testing
Maintain payroll system configuration and ensure compliance with legislation
Update payroll policies, procedures, templates and guidance
Deliver payroll training sessions to staff and customers

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
Strong experience in payroll management or senior payroll roles
Knowledge of PAYE, NI, auto enrolment and statutory payroll processes
Confident reviewing complex payroll calculations and identifying anomalies
Experience liaising with HMRC and external bodies
Strong leadership and communication skills
Skilled in investigating issues and improving processes
Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy payroll cycle
Comfortable delivering training and supporting colleagues

What's in it for you:
Salary of circa 36,000- 37,000
Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Edinburgh office)
Meaningful role supporting employees and customers across the organisation
Opportunity to lead a payroll function and shape payroll processes
Supportive and collaborative finance environment

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

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