Payroll Administrator

Cavanagh Wealth Management; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Administrator to ensure a smooth and accurate payroll service. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Responsibilities include inputting payroll data, handling queries, and supporting payroll runs. Previous payroll experience or a relevant qualification is beneficial but not necessary. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to better payroll processes in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is necessary for accurate payroll processing.
• Good communication skills for handling payroll queries professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is critical.

Responsibilities

• Input and check payroll data for accuracy.
• Support weekly and monthly payroll runs.
• Handle payroll queries in a friendly manner.
• Keep employee records updated and compliant.
• Prepare routine reports and support system updates.
• Identify errors and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Education

Payroll qualification (beneficial but not essential)

Job description

Our client is looking for a detail-driven Payroll Administrator to join their people team and help deliver a smooth, accurate, people-focused payroll service across the Group. If you love numbers, deadlines, and getting things right the first time, this could be for you.

What you’ll do

• Input and check payroll data including new starters, leavers, overtime and changes.
• Support weekly and monthly payroll runs.
• Handle payroll queries in a friendly and professional way.
• Keep employee records up to date and GDPR compliant.
• Prepare routine reports and support payroll system updates.
• Identify errors, suggest improvements, and contribute to better processes.

What you’ll bring

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Confidence using Excel.
• Payroll experience or a payroll qualification (beneficial but not essential).

If you would like to find out more and discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland.