Payroll Advisor (m / f / x)

Overview

In this role you ensure accurate end-to-end payroll processing for the UK-based employees, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. You will work in a dynamic, group-wide setting, supporting policy implementation and country reporting while advising managers on payroll and employment-law queries. You contribute to continuous process improvement and play a key role in HR system implementations, including a Group-wide time-and-attendance solution. This position offers exposure to a global group with opportunities for professional development and flexible work arrangements.

Pay / Benefits

• home office option
• competitive salary package
• medical insurance
• life & accident cover
• cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end UK payroll processing with accuracy and statutory compliance
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll queries and guidance on policies and employment law
• Maintain employee systems and GDPR-compliant records
• Support policy, procedure, and process development and rollout
• Coordinate Group reporting, including country-specific reporting
• Ensure compliance monitoring and advise managers on regulations and best practices
• Participate in special projects aligning workforce with strategic goals
• Lead implementation and adoption of the Group’s time-and-attendance (T&A) system for staff, ensuring integration with payroll and post-launch efficiency
• Support audits and internal reviews as required

Key requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a similar payroll/advisory role (construction industry preferred)
• CIPD qualification (minimum Level 3)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and entrepreneurial thinking with problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong target orientation and results drive
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll and tax legislation
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation and GDPR (desirable)
• Proficiency in Payroll/HR software (preferably MHR iTrent)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (mandatory)
• Experience with Business Analytics & Process Solutions
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information

• communication
• analytical thinking
• proactivity
• UK Payroll and Tax legislation
• UK Employment legislation
• GDPR

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