Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the role We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Support Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing end-to-end weekly and monthly payrolls for approximately 1400 employees across the Colas Ltd Group and its subsidiaries. You will ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of payroll data, manage queries, and liaise with the HR team and other stakeholders to provide excellent customer service.
Main Responsibilities The role involves accurately processing weekly and monthly payrolls within designated periods while ensuring compliance with statutory payments, including PAYE, pensions, and salary sacrifice schemes. It includes calculating and processing average holiday pay in accordance with legislation, as well as administering group pension schemes to ensure adherence to compliance with re-enrolment processes.
Additionally, the position requires managing statutory reporting and maintaining engagement with HMRC, DWP, CMS, ONS, pension providers, and other third parties. The role also involves advising on complex absence cases and processing both statutory and company absences. Furthermore, it includes administering company benefits such as share incentive plans and ensuring compliance with employee deductions, including union dues, court orders, and vehicle fines. Finally, support for managing weekend, month-end, and year-end processes is also a key responsibility of the role.
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience with integrated payroll and workforce management systems, particularly a strong familiarity with PeopleXD. They must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage salary sacrifice schemes while ensuring full compliance with national minimum wage standards. Collaboration with benefits providers and overseeing end-of-year payroll processing will be key responsibilities, and the candidate should excel in these areas.
Fostering employee engagement is crucial, so strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will pay meticulous attention to detail and possess excellent time management abilities, which will enable them to maintain efficient workflows. Additionally, they will handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring trust and integrity in all interactions.
Package Description Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
• A salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme, which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal