Payroll Administrator - Payroll Benefits in Kind Implementation- Tarmac

CRH; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Tarmac Reward site

EAP helpline

Employee communities

Training and development

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a Payroll Administrator on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the Payroll Benefits in Kind (PBIK) implementation within our SAP ECC Payroll environment.

You will work with the Payroll Manager to ensure successful delivery from requirements through testing to deployment and business readiness, in a hybrid Solihull setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration especially UK payroll processes.
• Understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manipulate payroll data.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting payroll projects or system changes.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements gathering workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Document business requirements, project actions, decisions and process changes.
• Perform payroll data validation, analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist with SIT, Parallel Runs and UAT.
• Log, track and support resolution of testing defects.
• Validate payroll calculations and outputs.
• Produce project reports and governance documentation.
• Support training, communications and business readiness activities.
• Assist transition to BAU operations.

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll legislation

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-priorities

Payroll project experience

Tools

SAP ECC Payroll

Job description

About CRH & Tarmac

CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, and Tarmac is a leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business in the U

Payroll Administrator (FTC) - Tarmac

Join Tarmac and Help Shape the Future of Payroll

Location: Solihull/Hybrid

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an organised payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellence? Do you enjoy working on projects that drive meaningful change?

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting a key business initiative: the implementation of Payroll Benefits in Kind (PBIK) within Tarmac's SAP ECC Payroll environment.

Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you'll play an important role in ensuring the successful delivery of this high-profile payroll transformation project, supporting activities from requirements gathering and testing through to deployment and business readiness.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting requirements gathering workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Documenting business requirements, project actions, decisions and process changes
• Performing payroll data validation, analysis and reconciliations
• Assisting with System Integration Testing (SIT), Parallel Runs and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Logging, tracking and supporting the resolution of testing defects
• Validating payroll calculations and outputs
• Producing project reports and governance documentation
• Supporting training, communications and business readiness activities
• Helping ensure a successful transition into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines payroll expertise with excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

You'll Ideally Have

• Previous payroll administration experience
• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience supporting payroll projects, system implementations or payroll change initiatives

Desirable

• Experience of SAP ECC Payroll
• CIPP qualification (or currently working towards one)

Why Join Tarmac?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a significant payroll transformation programme within one of the UK's leading construction materials businesses. You'll gain valuable project experience, work with experienced payroll professionals, and play a key role in delivering an important business change.

Why Join Tarmac?

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of a major transformation programme, helping shape the technology landscape that will support Tarmac's future growth. You'll work with senior stakeholders, leading technology partners and cross-functional teams on a business-critical initiative where your expertise will have a real and lasting impact.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.