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activpayroll

Payroll Coordinator

activpayroll

. Act as the focal point for a varied portfolio of payroll clients, delivering consistently excellent customer service .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail in payroll processes. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with clients and team members to ensure timely and high-quality service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Customer Service ExperiencePayroll KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention To DetailTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingGovernance ReportingDatabase ManagementProcess ImprovementChecklist Preparation
Soft Skills
Self-MotivationAuthentic CommunicationProblem-SolvingSupportive Team PlayerHigh Standards Commitment
Industry Keywords
Payroll ClientsService DeliveryGovernance CallsPerformance TrackingCustomer Queries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as the focal point for a varied portfolio of payroll clients, delivering consistently excellent customer service
  • Work closely with in-country payroll partners to ensure customer payrolls are delivered accurately and on time
  • Host and chair regular governance calls with customers to track progress, review performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Prepare monthly governance reports by country
  • Ensure payroll manuals remain relevant and are regularly updated to reflect current processes
  • Prepare payroll calendars and checklists, ensuring checking sheets are completed for every payroll processed
  • Answer queries from customers, partners and colleagues
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues where possible, escalating complex issues through internal channels
  • Report to the UK Payroll Team Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in a customer service / administration environment
  • Payroll experience would be advantageous, but training will be provided
  • Self-motivated with a passion for great service delivery
  • A genuine commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service
  • An unusually high attention to detail, with the ability to spot errors or notice when things “just don’t look right” and follow these through to resolution
  • Really good skills with databases, systems and software packages, especially Microsoft Excel
  • An honest and authentic communication style, able to face into both positive and difficult conversations
  • A drive to be a brilliant team player, supporting colleagues across the team to ensure customer service delivery is consistent across the department
  • Ability to provide help and guidance and ensure no one is left behind

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working in Aberdeen and Edinburgh locations