Assistant Payroll Manager (Sizewell C)
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Assistant Payroll Manager
Sizewell C
Location: Site or Orwell Logistics park (Suffolk) 2-3 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £56,500- £59,000 + 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 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 an Assistant Payroll Manager?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a complex, high-profile payroll function within a major national project. You'll act as the payroll subject matter expert, leading on payroll delivery, compliance, systems improvement and stakeholder support while helping to shape the future of payroll operations at Sizewell C.
Working closely with the Payroll, Pensions & Reward Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and efficiently for our growing workforce. You'll also have the opportunity to support system enhancements, drive process improvements and deputise for the Payroll Manager, giving you genuine responsibility and visibility across the organisation.
The Opportunity
As Assistant Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with statutory, contractual and organisational requirements. You'll oversee payroll processing, maintain robust controls, manage reconciliations and provide expert payroll guidance across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end-to-end payroll processing activities
Reviewing payroll transactions, reconciliations and controls
Supporting payroll sign-off and governance activities
Acting as an escalation point for complex payroll queries
Supporting audits, compliance and legislative updates
Leading payroll-related projects, process improvements and system enhancements
Producing payroll reporting and management information
Deputising for the Payroll, Pensions & Reward Manager when required
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement.
You'll ideally have:
Significant experience working within an in-house payroll function
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments
Experience managing end to end payroll processes and complex payroll transactions
Excellent payroll reconciliation, validation and reporting skills
Strong Microsoft Excel capability
Experience using payroll and HR systems (SAP Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors experience is beneficial but not essential)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A highly organised, detail focused and problem solving mindset
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
Experience within a large, complex or regulated organisation would be particularly 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.
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs
Assistant Payroll Manager
Sizewell C
Location: Site or Orwell Logistics park (Suffolk) 2-3 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £56,500- £59,000 + 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 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 an Assistant Payroll Manager?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a complex, high-profile payroll function within a major national project. You'll act as the payroll subject matter expert, leading on payroll delivery, compliance, systems improvement and stakeholder support while helping to shape the future of payroll operations at Sizewell C.
Working closely with the Payroll, Pensions & Reward Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and efficiently for our growing workforce. You'll also have the opportunity to support system enhancements, drive process improvements and deputise for the Payroll Manager, giving you genuine responsibility and visibility across the organisation.
The Opportunity
As Assistant Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with statutory, contractual and organisational requirements. You'll oversee payroll processing, maintain robust controls, manage reconciliations and provide expert payroll guidance across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end-to-end payroll processing activities
Reviewing payroll transactions, reconciliations and controls
Supporting payroll sign-off and governance activities
Acting as an escalation point for complex payroll queries
Supporting audits, compliance and legislative updates
Leading payroll-related projects, process improvements and system enhancements
Producing payroll reporting and management information
Deputising for the Payroll, Pensions & Reward Manager when required
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement.
You'll ideally have:
Significant experience working within an in-house payroll function
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments
Experience managing end to end payroll processes and complex payroll transactions
Excellent payroll reconciliation, validation and reporting skills
Strong Microsoft Excel capability
Experience using payroll and HR systems (SAP Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors experience is beneficial but not essential)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A highly organised, detail focused and problem solving mindset
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
Experience within a large, complex or regulated organisation would be particularly 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.