Payroll Manager (m/f/x)

Company description: At STRABAG, around 86,000 people are building progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise not only our projects but also each one of us. Whether in civil engineering, road and underground construction, bridge and tunnel construction, in building materials production, project development, or facility management, we think construction further to become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion are integral parts of what makes us as a company and how we work.

Job description: 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 the 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.

Required profile:

• Proven record of at least 5 years' experience in a similar role (preferably 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 (preferably 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 awareness.
• Strong 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.

What we offer:

• 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 discretionary 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.