Referment is exclusively partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure business to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of a high-volume, hourly-paid, blue-collar or operational workforce payroll operating across multiple live projects.
This is not a routine payroll position.
This role requires a payroll specialist with deep experience in the operational realities of site-based environments - such as construction, facilities management, or hospitality. You will understand mobile workforces, live project deadlines, clocking variances, and complex pay arrangements and can bring structure, accuracy and process improvement to a fast-paced setting.
The Payroll Specialist will manage complex, multi-site payroll operations including
* Electronic timesheets and clocking data
* Overtime, travel time and lodge allowances
* Shift premiums and standby arrangements
* Multi-site workforce processing
* Construction-specific pay frameworks (CIJC or similar where applicable)
* Time & Attendance systems (e.g. Donseed, Eque2, Mitrefinch, UKG or equivalent)
You will be working closely with site operatives, direct labour teams and operational leaders, ensuring payroll accuracy across a high-volume, hourly-paid population.
What You’ll Be Empowered To Do
* Simplify and improve complex payroll workflows
* Increase time & attendance accuracy
* Reduce manual intervention and inefficiencies
* Strengthen site-level payroll data processes
* Act as a trusted payroll advisor to operational stakeholders
Ideal Profile
This Opportunity Would Suit Someone Who
* Has extensive, hands-on experience managing high-volume, hourly payroll for a blue-collar or operational workforce. Your background must be in a dynamic, fast-paced setting such as construction, hospitality, facilities management, or logistics.
* Understands site-based pay structures and workforce complexities.
* Demonstrates a recent and continuous employment history.
* Shows a stable career path with clear evidence of growth and progression, ideally within a single company.
* Has experience focused exclusively on UK payroll operations and regulations.
* Is comfortable working five days per week in office.
* Wants greater ownership and operational influence.
* Enjoys improving systems and processes, not simply maintaining them.
If you are a payroll professional with expertise in complex, operational environments and are seeking a role where your expertise genuinely drives operational impact, this is an excellent opportunity.
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