Payroll and Timewriting Lead

Job Description

Payroll & Timewriting Lead Aberdeen

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a payroll expert who thrives on accuracy, leadership, and continuous improvement? Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Timewriting Lead to take ownership of payroll and workforce timekeeping operations across a dynamic and fast-paced business.

The Opportunity

As Payroll & Timewriting Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll and workforce timekeeping processes across multiple employee groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations
• Timekeeping & Workforce Data
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Proven payroll leadership experience
• Strong UK payroll legislation knowledge
• Time & attendance systems expertise
• Stakeholder management
• Commercial awareness

Why Apply?

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a pivotal role combining technical expertise, leadership, and business impact.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across all employee groups.
• Ensure accurate processing of salaries, overtime, shift premiums, allowances, bonuses, and deductions.
• Manage external payroll providers and maintain compliance with legislation.
• Oversee timekeeping systems and workforce data accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and develop the payroll and timekeeping team.
• Support audits, reporting, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives.