Site Payroll Lead — Governance & Compliance

Bouygues Construction SA; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction and engineering firm is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll operations at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. The role includes ensuring accurate payroll processing, aligning with statutory requirements, and leading payroll governance. The ideal candidate will have strong HR and payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and experience with relevant systems. Join a company that values diversity and offers an inclusive environment to support employee growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous company benefits

Inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

• Act as the site payroll lead, providing operational leadership.
• Own site payroll processes, standards, and controls.
• Provide subject matter expertise on payroll governance.
• Ensure payroll processing aligns with ESCA and SSA terms.
• Lead coordination of weekly blue collar workforce payroll.
• Lead coordination of monthly white collar workforce payroll.
• Ensure payroll inputs meet cut-off deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain clear and complete audit trails for payroll actions.
• Design, implement, and maintain structured processes for payroll data.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues.
• Engage and build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Uphold confidentiality and data-protection standards.

Skills

Knowledge of HR & Payroll processes

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Proactive ownership of tasks

Intermediate MS Office, especially Excel

Experience of using HR and Payroll systems

Job description

A global construction and engineering firm is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll operations at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. The role includes ensuring accurate payroll processing, aligning with statutory requirements, and leading payroll governance. The ideal candidate will have strong HR and payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and experience with relevant systems. Join a company that values diversity and offers an inclusive environment to support employee growth and wellbeing.