About this role
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs Payroll Specialist Sizewell C 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 holidays Opportunity to purchase extra holiday Employee Assistance Programme Access to benefits portal where additional benefits can be purchased such as; private medical cover, discounted gym memberships, electric car schemes, etc Closing date: Monday 28th 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 amendments Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data Supporting payroll validation checks and reconciliations Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and managers Supporting payroll compliance and year-end activities Producing payroll reports and management information Assisting with payroll process improvements and system enhancements Supporting 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 experience Strong administrative and data processing skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience handling confidential and sensitive information Strong numerical and analytical skills Great organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills Payroll 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 For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.