Payroll Team Lead

EQUANS is looking for a Payroll Team Lead to join our team based in Quorum Business Park on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience as well as benefits package.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Payroll, Pension and Benefit administration activities across the UK, ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with current UK legislation. This role will engage with employees, line managers and HR Operational leads to ensure a quality and timely service delivery.

As a member of our Shared Services team, you will have the ability to work flexibly from our brand-new office space at the Quorum Business Park for 2 days each week, with 3 days at home. Our team embraces a culture of flexibility, support and inclusivity where employee wellbeing and development is at the forefront of all we do.

This role offers you the chance to truly contribute to a multinational company that’s pushing boundaries in creating a greener, more connected world. Working in our dynamic and buzzing office at Quorum Business Park, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values flexibility, collaboration, and well-being. With top-notch amenities like restaurants, a gym, and excellent transport links, this is more than just a workplace – it’s a place where you can thrive and make a real difference in shaping a greener, more connected world.

What will you deliver?

• Drive excellence in service delivery, ensuring that the team completes activity in line with statutory or agreed Equans processes.
• Co-ordinate all audit activity for own work teams, with timely monthly sign off.
• Lead business process mapping, process transformation and improvement sessions with their team and implements improvements in liaison with the Payroll Manager and other key members of the HR Operations Team as appropriate.
• Improve and maintain process documentation and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose taking into consideration feedback from stakeholders.
• Motivate, manage, lead and coach the team to deliver service excellence against key performance indicators and challenging metrics.
• Coach members of the team in their activities to support their individual development, provide feedback on areas for improvement, and also provide ‘hands-on’ support where required.
• Manage a clear plan of monthly and annual activity for the team to understand peak periods.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Shared Service Centre Leadership Team and other team leaders to provide a seamless service to those outside of Shared Services.
• Work closely with the SAP technical teams to help to analyse any system build requirements and also to verify any data loaded.
• Deputise for the Payroll Manager as required.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• Team Leader or Supervisory experience – Essential.
• Coaching or experience in developing others - Essential.
• Understanding of GDPR - Essential.
• HR & Payroll systems – Desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge of current GDPR.
• Customer Services.
• Attention to detail.
• SAP (desirable).
• Ability to prioritise and work with colleagues to deadlines.

This role includes a Basic DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

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 delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.