Payroll Administrator

Due to continued success, CarmichaelUK, the leading civil engineering recruitment agency is expanding! We are now looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Thame, Oxfordshire. Applicants will have demonstrable experience of working in a similar role. Knowledge gained in the civil engineering, construction or recruitment sector will be a distinct advantage.

As an owner-managed independent agency, we are able to do things differently, offering our staff and candidates the very best opportunities to progress their careers. We have won and are regularly nominated for industry recognised (Recruiter & REC) awards, including Best Construction & Civil Engineering Agency , Best Engineering Recruitment Agency and Best Company to work for . Our MD has been nominated for The UK Recruitment Agency Leader of the Year .

We operate nationwide recruiting for the UK s largest civil engineering projects including Crossrail, HS2, Thames Tideway and the Trans-Pennine Upgrade. We also operate internationally with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. A high proportion of our Recruitment Consultants come from the Construction industry which provides our clients with unrivalled technical expertise. Our ability to supply large teams to the most iconic civil engineering projects in the world is unique. We are known for looking after our contractors well and helping them to build their careers. Above everything else we care and are proud to be a part of the construction industry.

The Role:

Our onsite Workforce are important to us as they are the lifeblood of our business. The Payroll function of our business impacts the lives of our Workforce and we must always place them first.

You will be responsible for processing the payroll of 500 strong Workforce and growing. You will be processing various payrolls in accordance with business deadlines. Duties also include acting as the first line of support for our Workforce, providing assistance with payroll queries.

As part of the role individuals may from time to time be requested to be flexible & carry out tasks to benefit the wider business. Management reserve the right to change the Job Purpose to meet the changing needs of the business as required and in line with current legislation or regulations governing the work of CarmichaelUK. Notice of one month will be given if role requirements change.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and submit payroll driven statutory payments (including but not limited to: Pension, HMRC, PAYE & CIS)
• Oversee the preparation and processing of the weekly PSC and Umbrella payment runs on the Signal platform
• Process the Carmichael Engineering & Consulting business consultants payroll using Sage Cloud
• Partner with operation and sales management to ensure robust information flows
• Process journals into the finance system for both PAYE and PSC pay runs
• Post monthly HMRC breakdown journal
• Reconciliation of payroll balance sheets
• Support development and management of key interfaces/processes to support data flow across platforms
• Project work when required
• Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams

In return you can expect:

• A strong performance related package with visibility of career progression
• Pension, life assurance, and private health insurance
• An inclusive social culture including team lunches and after-work events
• Dress down Fridays, occasional work from home (up to 2 days per week)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days per year
• Regular opportunities for volunteering with our chosen charities

As a company, we are aware that our staff should reflect the local communities in which we work. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, a Champion of both Stonewall and Time to Change and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

CarmichaelUK is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. If you require reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process please email our HR team.