Payroll Manager FTC

BAM Construct & Ventures UK; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM UK&I is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions within a dynamic People Services team. This pivotal role involves managing the entire payroll process, ensuring compliance with UK laws, and leading a capable team. The successful candidate will need strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, contributing to efficient payroll operations while fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in payroll leadership.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Proven team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the complete payroll process.
• Leading a small payroll team.
• Maintaining compliance with UK legislation.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ePayfact

iTrent

Job description

BAM UK&I is seeking an experienced payroll manager to oversee our payroll functions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our People Services team on an initial 18-month FTC.

Your mission

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing the entire payroll process, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and internal standards. You will lead and develop a small payroll team, work with existing manual processes, and identify opportunities to streamline or automate tasks.

The successful candidate will confidently handle complex and escalated issues, working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure efficient payroll operations.

Experience with payroll systems such as ePayfact and iTrent is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely payroll delivery for BAM UK employees, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and support the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Work within existing manual processes while seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring effective resolution with minimal impact.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external partners to integrate payroll with broader business operations.
• Process statutory requirements like tax, NIC, pensions, RTI submissions, and P11Ds.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and support external audits as needed.

Who are we looking for?

• Significant experience in payroll leadership with proven team management skills.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, and compliance.
• Experience working with automated and manual payroll processes.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ePayfact and iTrent) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving complex payroll issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communicator able to engage across departments.
• Highly organized with good prioritization skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel frequently to the Camberley office.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Family-friendly policies
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Your work environment

At BAM, people are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can thrive and bring their whole selves to work. We are on a journey to achieve this by recruiting the best talent, regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics.

Join us today and help us build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

We believe in building for communities and for life. As industry leaders, we aim to go further and raise the bar towards a sustainable future. Our values—sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable, and ownership—guide us in achieving our ambitions today, tomorrow, and every day.