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Description Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.
5 month FTC / 21.75 - 30 hours per week - January 2027 opportunity.
This is a complex, fast-paced payroll role that requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to confidently interpret and resolve payroll queries. You will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 200 weekly paid and 350 monthly paid employees, so accuracy, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.
Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we're growing—and now looking for an Payroll Technician to play a key role in our project delivery teams.
The Role As a Payroll Technician you will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for weekly and monthly employees and administrative support, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
What You'll Be Doing
Transaction Processing:
- Process payroll data including hours worked, overtime and bonuses.
- Process payroll with monthly and weekly payroll runs for all staff.
- Calculate and process payroll deductions.
- Checking and verifying timesheets, overtime, absences and allowances.
- Escalate payroll anomalies or discrepancies to senior payroll staff.
System Management:
- Maintain accurate employee records in payroll systems.
- Assist in implementing process improvements and system updates.
Compliance & Reporting:
- Maintain compliance with Company procedures, local agreements and management system.
- Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations, pension contributions, and statutory payments.
- Ensure payroll-related documentation meets audit expectations.
- Archive records in relation to payroll documentation.
- Ensure adherence to GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers promptly and professionally.
- Liaise with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Liaise with management / supervision on anomalies relating to hours / holidays / absence / travel / subsistence in relation to payroll processing. xgikmsk
Core Values:
Uphold and promote the Company's Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability. What We're Looking ForEssen
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Payroll Technician employer: Trant Engineering
Trant Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to high-impact engineering projects that shape national infrastructure. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide structured support and clear career pathways, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. Join us in a collaborative culture that values care, trust, respect, and sustainability, and make a meaningful difference in your career as a Payroll Technician.
