Payroll Manager

Strabag Belgium NV; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the UK payroll processes ensuring compliance with legislation and accuracy of outputs. You will manage a team, provide payroll-related data analysis, and be the primary contact for audits. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role in the construction industry and hold a CIPP Qualification (Level 5). Competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid work option and generous holiday.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life & Accident Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discretionary corporate bonus scheme

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven record of at least 5-year experience in a similar role, preferably in the Construction Industry.
• Expert knowledge of UK payroll and compliance.
• Prior people management experience or strong leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end UK payroll process ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to payroll.

Skills

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Risk awareness

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPP Qualification (minimum Level 5)

Tools

MHR iTrent

Payroll systems

Job description

Full-time London Services / Service Companies Job-ID: req74570

The BRVZ organisation is the central service provider for one of the most prominent construction companies in Europe. With the competence, innovative strength, and motivation of our employees, we support STRABAG as an integral part of the overall organization.

What matters to us

• Proven record of at least 5-year experience in a similar role (preferable Construction Industry) in the UK or CIPP Qualification (minimum Level 5)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and controls
• Experience working with payroll systems (preferable MHR iTrent) and third‑party providers
• Prior people management experience (or strong leadership exposure)
• Experience in an international or matrix organisation
• Expert knowledge of UK payroll and compliance
• High attention to detail and strong risk awarenessStrong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Confident communicator with employees, auditors, and senior management
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information

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Your contribution to our company

Our employees are the foundation of the BRVZ organisation. Their performance and competence as well as their ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team are the basis of our success. In line with the constantly changing conditions in this dynamically growing Group, we have set ourselves the goal of the permanent further development of our employees – both in terms of professional and social skills.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a proven Payroll Manager:

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end UK payroll process (monthly/weekly) for the entities of the STRABAG Group in UK, ensuring accuracy and on‑time delivery
• Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements, including PAYE, NIC, RTI submissions, statutory payments, and year‑end reporting (P60, P11D, PSA) and IR35 (Off‑Payroll Working) legislation
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on payroll processes and controls
• Ensure payroll policies and procedures are documented, maintained, and consistently applied
• Ensure payroll outputs align with accounting standards and internal control requirements which includes month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to payroll and personnel costs
• Oversee personnel cost calculations, including wages & salaries, bonuses, benefits, pensions, and employer contributions
• Provide payroll‑related data and analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting
• Ensure consistency of payroll cost data with internal reporting and applicable methodologies
• Oversee administration of UK pensions (auto‑enrolment), benefits in kind, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Ensure correct payroll treatment of benefits, deductions, and statutory schemes
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to UK payroll and personnel costs
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to payroll‑related audit findings
• Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and employee matters
• Lead, manage, and develop the UK payroll team

What you stand to gain

• You can expect interesting tasks, working in dynamic teams, exciting projects and practice‑oriented training and development. In addition, we offer you the option of working from home.
• You will have the unique opportunity to benefit from the diverse experience of a globally active group.
• Competitive Salary Package including Medical Insurance, Life & Accident Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and additional benefits. You will participate in the discretional corporate bonus scheme – to recognise exceptional performance. Along with this you will benefit from 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Please note: All applicants are requested to ensure that they can demonstrate their right to work in the UK

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

I value the work I do at STRABAG as it gives me the opportunity to not just develop professionally but also personally.

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