Remote-Friendly Payroll Coordinator for Construction

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentives

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join its UK team near Bridgwater. You will manage payroll using Kronos, add starters and leavers, handle absences, and resolve payroll queries while ensuring accurate submissions across the workforce.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong Excel/data analysis skills, and experience in high-volume payroll environments. Security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel and data analysis
• Experience in payroll, recruitment, workforce administration or high-volume timesheet environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Experience in engineering construction, NAECI or JIB environments would be advantageous
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll activities using Kronos Time & Attendance
• 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 as needed
• Liaise with supervisors and employees to ensure accurate payroll submissions
• Support wellbeing by resolving pay-related concerns promptly

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Kronos Time & Attendance

Job description

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join its UK team near Bridgwater. You will manage payroll using Kronos, add starters and leavers, handle absences, and resolve payroll queries while ensuring accurate submissions across the workforce.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong Excel/data analysis skills, and experience in high-volume payroll environments. Security clearance may be needed.