Payroll Specialist

Equans; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Free parking

Life cover

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll and Benefits team in Newcastle. This permanent role is full time (37.5 hours/week) at our modern Shared Services office at Quorum Business Park.

You’ll deliver accurate payroll processing in line with policies and regulations, support SAP migration projects, and drive process improvements with HR and IT colleagues. You will benefit from a competitive salary and bonus package, plus extensive learning opportunities, health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience delivering operational and strategic payroll services.
• Payroll implementations and systems development experience.
• Strong leadership and change/project management skills.
• Knowledge of current and upcoming payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support UKBU HR & Payroll projects with IT and payroll teams.
• Migrate all payrolls to SAP by April 2027.
• Align Equans wage types and payroll processes where possible.
• Identify opportunities to remove manual processes in HR/Payroll.

Skills

Payroll delivery

Payroll systems

Leadership

Change management

Project management

Payroll legislation

Data insights

MS Office

HR payroll solutions

Education

CIPP Advanced Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job: Support Functions Finance Contract type: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Location: Newcastle United Kingdom Offer ID: 90495Equans is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll and Benefits team based at Quorum Business Park on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package .You'll be based at our brand new, super modern Shared Services office in Newcastle, which is a dynamic multifunctional operation, where our people are committed to delivering great services that enable our business to meet its goals.We invest in our people through a broad range of learning opportunities such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.We care about the health and wellbeing of our people and we’re proud of our Better Health at work Gold certification, achieved through various campaigns and activities supporting our employees.We champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and have various forums across Shared Services where we encourage our people to take part, get involved and continue to shape and build on the culture we are proud of here at Equans Shared Services.The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and in line with Equans standards, company policies, employment legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. The role supports transformational projects, reporting, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.What will you deliver?Work with UKBU Central IT, HR & Payroll teams, to support the delivery of UKBU HR & Payroll projects.Work with Central IT, HR to migrate all payrolls onto to SAP by April 2027.Responsible for the Analysis and rationalisation of Equans SAP build to ensure wage types are aligned where possible, across Equans.Responsible for aligning Payroll processes, ensuring integration is in place if legacy systems are to remain.Responsible for ensuring PAYE reference is transferred to Equans.Payroll Subject Matter Expert for payroll projects following changes in Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025.Support the discovery and design phase of HRIS solution and new payroll solution for the UKBU.Work with project team to ensure requirements are captured on current SAP build, considering improvements for new solution to ensure future fit.Work with HR team to review end to end HR & Payroll processes to identify opportunities to remove manual processes.What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).Free parking.Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary.Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.Gym membership discounts.Cycle to work scheme.Holiday purchase scheme.2 corporate social responsibility days per year.Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.Who are you?Essential CriteriaExperience within operational and strategic payroll service delivery.Payroll implementation and systems development.Leadership skillsChange and project management.Understanding of current/upcoming Payroll legislation.The ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.The ability to utilise data insights to identify and drive strategic goals.Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPointKnowledge of HR & Payroll solutions.Desirable CriteriaChartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) – Advanced Diploma or relevant experience.Process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six SigmaWho are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.Our ambitionAt Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.\"We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here .The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.