Payroll Advisor (m/f/x)

Strabag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Strabag is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR professional to manage end-to-end payroll for all UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements. You will maintain payroll records, answer queries on policies and employment law, and ensure GDPR-aligned employee data handling while supporting group reporting and policy development.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar position (construction industry preferred), CIPD Level 3+, and strong knowledge of UK

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll and HR administration in the UK
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll tax and employment legislation
• GDPR-compliant handling of employee data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for UK employees with accuracy and statutory compliance
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Be the first point of contact for queries on policies, procedures and employment law
• Maintain systems and employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Support development, coordination and implementation of HR policies and processes
• Assist Group Reporting and develop appropriate country reporting
• Ensure compliance monitoring and guidance for managers and workforce
• Ensure alignment with employment laws and internal policies; support process improvements
• Participate in special projects and governance guidelines to meet strategic goals
• Lead implementation and adoption of the Group’s T&A system for Labour employees, ensuring integration with payroll
• Support audits and internal reviews as required

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Discretion & integrity

Problem solving

Education

CIPD qualification (minimum Level 3)

Tools

MHR iTrent

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for the employees of the Group in UK, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and statutory requirements
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Act as the first point of contact for queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employment law
• Maintain systems and employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Support the development, coordination and implementation of policies, procedures and processes
• Support and Coordinate Group Reporting requirements including the development of an appropriate Country Reporting
• Ensure Compliance Monitoring including guidance and advice for manager and operative workforce
• Ensure the compliance of the Organisation with employment laws and regulations and recommend best practice, reviews and modification of policies and processes to maintain compliance.
• Participate in the implementation of Special projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and successful adoption of the Group’s T&AA system for Labour employees, ensuring it meets business requirements, integrates with the payroll systems, and operates efficiently post-launch.
• Support audits and internal reviews as required.

Tasks

• Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for the employees of the Group in UK, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and statutory requirements
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Act as the first point of contact for queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employment law
• Maintain systems and employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Support the development, coordination and implementation of policies, procedures and processes
• Support and Coordinate Group Reporting requirements including the development of an appropriate Country Reporting
• Ensure Compliance Monitoring including guidance and advice for manager and operative workforce
• Ensure the compliance of the Organisation with employment laws and regulations and recommend best practice, reviews and modification of policies and processes to maintain compliance.
• Participate in the implementation of Special projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and successful adoption of the Group’s T&AA system for Labour employees, ensuring it meets business requirements, integrates with the payroll systems, and operates efficiently post-launch.
• Support audits and internal reviews as required.

Qualifications

• Proven record of at least 5-year experience in a similar role (preferable Construction Industry)
• CIPD Qualification (minimum Level 3)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and entrepreneurial thinking with distinct problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong personality with the ability to achieve set targets and goals
• Excellent Knowledge of UK Payroll and Tax legislation (mandatory)
• Working knowledge of UK Employment legislation and GDPR (desired)
• Proficiency of Payroll / HR Software Solutions (preferable MHR Itrent)
• Proficient with Microsoft office (mandatory)
• Working knowledge with Business Analytics & Process Solutions
• Having a passion for working with people and working beyond the confines of the job description
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information