UK Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Strabag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Strabag is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR professional to manage end-to-end payroll for all UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements. You will maintain payroll records, answer queries on policies and employment law, and ensure GDPR-aligned employee data handling while supporting group reporting and policy development.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar position (construction industry preferred), CIPD Level 3+, and strong knowledge of UK

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll and HR administration in the UK
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll tax and employment legislation
• GDPR-compliant handling of employee data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for UK employees with accuracy and statutory compliance
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Be the first point of contact for queries on policies, procedures and employment law
• Maintain systems and employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Support development, coordination and implementation of HR policies and processes
• Assist Group Reporting and develop appropriate country reporting
• Ensure compliance monitoring and guidance for managers and workforce
• Ensure alignment with employment laws and internal policies; support process improvements
• Participate in special projects and governance guidelines to meet strategic goals
• Lead implementation and adoption of the Group’s T&A system for Labour employees, ensuring integration with payroll
• Support audits and internal reviews as required

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Discretion & integrity

Problem solving

Education

CIPD qualification (minimum Level 3)

Tools

MHR iTrent

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strabag is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR professional to manage end-to-end payroll for all UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements. You will maintain payroll records, answer queries on policies and employment law, and ensure GDPR-aligned employee data handling while supporting group reporting and policy development.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar position (construction industry preferred), CIPD Level 3+, and strong knowledge of UK