About this role
Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.
Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.
Payroll Specialist
Location: Site or Orwell Logistics park (Suffolk) 2-3 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 + bonus and benefits including:
Annual company bonus (up to 5%)Market-leading pension scheme (up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% Sizewell C)28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysOpportunity to purchase extra holidayEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to benefits portal where additional benefits can be purchased such as; private medical cover, discounted gym memberships, electric car schemes, etc Closing date: Tuesday 29th of September 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
Why Join as a Payroll Specialist?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll administration experience who enjoys working with data, solving problems and providing excellent customer service. You'll be joining a growing in-house payroll team at an exciting stage of its journey, supporting the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll service for a rapidly expanding workforce.
You'll work closely with HR, Finance and employees across the business, gaining exposure to payroll operations, compliance activities, reporting, systems improvement and payroll projects. It's the perfect role for someone looking to build on their payroll experience and develop their career within a major organisation.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Payroll, Pensions & Reward Manager, you'll provide administrative and operational support to the in-house payroll function, helping to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time every month. You'll process payroll transactions, maintain employee records, respond to payroll queries and support a customer-focused payroll service.
Key responsibilities include:
Processing payroll transactions including starters, leavers, contractual changes and salary amendmentsMaintaining accurate payroll records and employee dataSupporting payroll validation checks and reconciliationsResponding to payroll-related queries from employees and managersSupporting payroll compliance and year-end activitiesProducing payroll reports and management informationAssisting with payroll process improvements and system enhancementsSupporting payroll audits and documentation activities What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident working with data in a fast-paced environment.
You'll ideally have:
Previous payroll administration or payroll support experienceStrong administrative and data processing skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience handling confidential and sensitive informationStrong numerical and analytical skillsGreat organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesA customer-focused approach with excellent communication skillsPayroll systems experience (SAP or SuccessFactors experience is beneficial but not essential) Experience working within a large, complex or regulated organisation would be advantageous.
Apply Now
Join a team where your work directly supports one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. If you're passionate about accuracy, enjoy working with data and want to develop your payroll expertise in a supportive and ambitious environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your attention to detail, build your payroll career, and help power the future with Sizewell C. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.
At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work.?It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. ?
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.