Payroll Coordinator

Randstad UK; England; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad UK is seeking a Payroll & Timekeeping Administrator for a site-based role in the Somerset region. This long-term contract runs through to March 2027 with weekly pay and 100% on-site duties.

The role covers site timekeeping, payroll reconciliation, and data integrity in a high-volume site office. Kronos or similar T&A systems are preferred, with NAECI experience advantageous.

Formación

• Experience in payroll or site timekeeping administration.
• Knowledge of NAECI or similar construction industry agreements is advantageous.
• Strong numerical accuracy and ability to resolve payroll queries.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee site timekeeping and payroll reconciliation in a high-volume environment.
• Audit clocking records and address anomalies before weekly payroll cut-offs.
• Manage hours and rosters in Kronos or equivalent system.
• Calculate site-specific allowances including travel, subsistence, and overtime.

Conocimientos

Payroll experience

Timekeeping

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Site mobility

Herramientas

Kronos

Descripción del empleo

Payroll Administrator / Time & Attendance Specialist

Location: Somerset area (100% on–site)

Contract Type: Long–term contract (Immediate start until late March 2027)

Rate: 25.00 per hour

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Standard hours, with flexibility to support shift coverage when required)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 joint venture delivering one of the UK's most critical, multi–billion–pound major infrastructure projects.

Due to ongoing project demands, they require a meticulous Payroll & Timekeeping Administrator to join their commercial site operations team. This is an exceptional long–term contract running through to March 2027, offering stability, weekly pay, and high–profile exposure to an iconic mega–project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Working in a high–volume, fast–paced site office, you will take ownership of site timekeeping, data integrity, and payroll reconciliation:

• Timekeeping & Audit: Monitor and audit electronic clocking records across a large site workforce; identify, investigate, and rectify anomalies, missed swipes, and variance discrepancies.
• Systems Administration: Manage workforce hours and rosters within Kronos (or equivalent time & attendance software), ensuring records are updated accurately ahead of weekly payroll cut–offs.
• Allowances & Calculations: Accurately calculate complex site–specific additions, including travel time, fares, subsistence, and overtime premiums.
• Query Resolution: Act as a key point of contact to investigate and resolve weekly operative payroll queries promptly and professionally.

Candidate Profile

• Background: Proven experience in a payroll, site timekeeping, or commercial administration role.
• Industry Agreements: Working knowledge or prior experience operating under NAECI (National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) or similar working rule agreements (e.g., CIJC) is highly advantageous.
• Software: Experience using Kronos or similar enterprise T&A / payroll systems is preferred, though comprehensive internal system training will be provided.
• Skills: Strong numerical accuracy, high attention to detail, and confident communication skills to deal with workforce queries directly.
• Location & Mobility: Must have reliable daily transport to site in the Somerset region. Due to site location, daily on–site presence is essential.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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