Payroll Coordinator | Kronos Time & Attendance Expert

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage time and attendance data and ensure accurate payroll submissions. You will work closely with site teams, handling starters, leavers, and pay queries while supporting payroll operations.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, strong Excel skills, and the ability to resolve pay-related issues, with up to 40% remote working where possible.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in payroll.
• Strong IT skills, Excel, and data analysis.
• Experience in payroll, workforce administration or high-volume timesheets.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Experience in engineering construction environments is advantageous.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll activities using the Kronos Time & Attendance system.
• Add new starters and process leavers within payroll systems.
• Manage sickness, holiday and absence records.
• Process travel, fare and lodge entitlements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and timesheet queries.
• Process payroll corrections and manual timesheets where required.
• Liaise with supervisors and employees to ensure accurate payroll submissions.
• Support employee wellbeing through the timely resolution of pay-related concerns

Skills

Excel & data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Payroll experience

Security clearance eligible

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Kronos Time & Attendance

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage time and attendance data and ensure accurate payroll submissions. You will work closely with site teams, handling starters, leavers, and pay queries while supporting payroll operations.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, strong Excel skills, and the ability to resolve pay-related issues, with up to 40% remote working where possible.