Payroll Administrator

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team for a 12-month contract. This role offers hybrid working between home and our Camberley office until we officially relocate to our new Farnborough office next year.

• Monday to Friday 8.30 AM - 5 PM
• 12-month contract
• This role offers hybrid working between home and our Camberley office until we officially relocate to our new Farnborough office next year.

• Assist in preparing the Weekly/Monthly payroll and liaising with all levels of employees.
• Dealing with all payroll queries from employees.
• Comply with Payroll timetables and policies.
• Assist the team in data manipulation and data upload of payroll input data received from various areas of the business
• Enjoy working on a large volume, busy payroll.
• Be process-oriented, service-driven, work well as part of the team.
• Actively involved in all aspects of administering and processing 3x weekly and 2x monthly payrolls.
• Maintain an Excel spreadsheet and calculate holiday pay for hourly employees.
• Maintain an Excel spreadsheet and calculate sick pay for employees.
• Delivery of all payroll activities as assigned and always ensuring a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with colleagues of all levels.
• Strong numerical competency with the ability to do manual calculations independently.

The following are required:

• Payroll experience in UK payroll both weekly & monthly.
• Numerical competency in data entry and data conversion.
• Confident in manual processing of payroll from start to finish.
• Payroll knowledge on current payroll legislation i.e. SSP, SMP, SPP, NIC and Attachment of Earnings Order.
• Proven track record of delivering payroll and continually improving payroll processes which is manual and Excel-based.
• Clear and logical thinking and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and deliver strong results.

The following are desirable requirements:

• Able to manipulate and upload large amount of data on Excel received from various sources with high accuracy.
• Collate and prepare time and attendance data for payroll on Excel using Vlook ups to meet payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with particular focus on having intermediate excel skills of Vlookups, Pivots.
• Knowledge of ITrent, ePayfact & Business Objects desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of processing payroll in construction industry.
• Experienced with Payroll & Pension Reconciliations
• Experience of using various payroll systems and ability to adapt and learn new systems
• BIK experience, processing P11d's and payrolling Benefits.

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email:

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.