Company Description
Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
Job Description
The Role
As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for over 1,000 employees. Working closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager, you will contribute to a reliable and customer-focused payroll function, while supporting benefits administration and ongoing process improvements.
The role is offered on a part time basis of 25 hours per week, to be worked over 5 days, with 2 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Support the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, including starters, leavers and contractual changes
Administer statutory payments, pensions and employee benefits in line with UK legislation
Validate payroll data, carry out checks, and support reconciliations and reporting
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies
Respond to payroll queries and collaborate with internal teams and external providers
Contribute to annual reward processes and continuous improvement of payroll practices
Qualifications
Previous payroll experience with a solid understanding of UK payroll legislation
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
Confident using Excel and payroll/HR systems
Effective communicator with a customer-focused approach
Discreet, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement(CIPP qualification or willingness to study towards one is advantageous.)
Additional Information
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation supporting the energy transition
Work within a collaborative and supportive People team
Gain exposure to payroll, benefits, and reward processes
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and team development
Flexible, hybrid working environmentNOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future