Payroll Specialist
- Process weekly and monthly payroll transactions accurately and on time.
- Respond to employee payroll queries via the helpdesk, escalating when needed.
- Prepare and input payroll data in line with statutory and company requirements.
- Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and internal teams.
- Manage timesheets, pay rates, expenses, and welfare benefits across employee types.
- Ensure correct allocation of employee costs to contracts and functions.
- Support payroll reconciliations, BACs transmissions, and reporting.
- Maintain compliance with UK payroll legislation and employment contracts.
- Assist with Tax Year End activities (P60s, P11Ds).
- Contribute to payroll system testing and process improvements., Be part of a growing, innovative technical services group.
- Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic payroll operations across the UK. We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our Central Functions team. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the Group., Minimum 2 years' experience in a payroll role (e.g., Payroll Administrator or Specialist).
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (tax, pensions, statutory payments).
- Experience with weekly and monthly payrolls.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with payroll systems.
- Experience in shared services or engineering environments is a plus.
- Knowledge of Working Rule Agreements desirable. Behaviours
- High attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
- Professional communication and customer service orientation.
- Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset. Jointly owned by EDF Energy and Dalkia, we are a leading technical services group operating nationwide. With expertise in technical facilities management, mechanical and electrical engineering, energy performance contracting, and digital services, we deliver innovative solutions across the UK. At Dalkia, we combine the strength of a large group with the agility and personability of a smaller business. With over 5,000 employees, an annual turnover of £650m, and a strong people-first culture, we're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where talent thrives. Our Central Functions team supports the business with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, IT, QSHE, and Communications. This role sits within Payroll & Reward, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our employees.
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