Payroll Manager - Payroll Benefits in Kind Implementation

CRH; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Rewards access

Job summary

Tarmac, part of CRH, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a Payroll Benefits in Kind (PBIK) transformation on SAP ECC within its Solihull-based team. This 6-month fixed-term contract requires strong UK payroll expertise and cross-functional collaboration across Payroll, Reward, Finance, HR and IT.

The role focuses on delivering HMRC-compliant payroll changes, managing UAT, and ensuring governance and readiness for a significant live deadline. Hybrid working in Solihull is offered.

Qualifications

• Significant UK payroll management experience.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance.
• Proven SAP ECC Payroll expertise and implementation experience.
• Experience delivering payroll legislation changes, transformation programmes or PBIK projects.
• Excellent project delivery, business analysis and testing experience.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable: CIPP membership
• Previous experience leading complex payroll change programmes within large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Payroll Benefits in Kind implementation programme.
• Act as the payroll SME, providing expert guidance on payroll, benefits and HMRC compliance requirements.
• Gather, document and validate business requirements across Payroll, Reward, Finance and HR teams.
• Partner with IT and third-party providers throughout design, configuration and build phases.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect resolution and business sign-off.
• Deliver programme governance, stakeholder reporting and RAID management.
• Drive business readiness and ensure a successful implementation ahead of the April 2027 deadline.

Skills

UK payroll

Payroll governance

Stakeholder management

SAP ECC Payroll

UAT & testing

Tools

SAP ECC

Job description

Payroll Manager - Payroll Benefits in Kind Implementation

Western Europe

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom

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 UK

Payroll Manager (FTC)

Lead Tarmac's Payroll Benefits in Kind Transformation

Location: Solihull/Hybrid

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager with an excellent track record in SAP ECC Payroll implementations and UK payroll legislation?

At Tarmac, we're looking for a talented payroll professional to lead a business-critical Payroll Benefits in Kind (PBIK) implementation programme. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile project, working across Payroll, Reward, Finance, HR and IT to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and deliver lasting business change.

If you thrive on complex payroll projects, stakeholder engagement and driving successful change, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Payroll Manager, you'll act as the business lead and subject matter expert for the implementation of Payroll Benefits in Kind within Tarmac's existing SAP ECC Payroll environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end Payroll Benefits in Kind implementation programme
• Acting as the payroll SME, providing expert guidance on payroll, benefits and HMRC compliance requirements
• Gathering, documenting and validating business requirements across Payroll, Reward, Finance and HR teams
• Partnering with IT and third-party providers throughout design, configuration and build phases
• Managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect resolution and business sign-off
• Delivering programme governance, stakeholder reporting and RAID management
• Driving business readiness and ensuring a successful implementation ahead of the April 2027 deadline

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident payroll leader who can combine technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management skills.

You'll bring:

• Significant UK payroll management experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
• Proven SAP ECC Payroll expertise and implementation experience
• Experience delivering payroll legislation changes, transformation programmes or PBIK projects
• Excellent project delivery, business analysis and testing experience
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, analytical and solution-focused approach
• Desirable:
• CIPP membership
• Previous experience leading complex payroll change programmes within large organisations

Why Join Tarmac?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact on a business-critical initiative within one of the UK's leading construction and building materials organisations. You'll work with senior stakeholders, lead an important transformation programme, and leave a lasting legacy through the successful delivery of a key payroll compliance project.

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 our 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.