Senior Payroll Administrator

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a thriving, forward-thinking company? We’re seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll & Finance function of the business, contributing to some of the UK’s most exciting civil engineering projects, and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Full time hybrid role working Tue-Thu in our Thame office with Monday and Friday working from home

About Us

CarmichaelUK is the leading civil engineering recruitment agency, trusted to supply top talent to projects such as HS2, Crossrail, and Thames Tideway. Our dedication to excellence has earned us numerous industry awards, including “Best Construction & Civil Engineering Agency.”

We’re known for our innovative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to nurturing our team. As an owner-managed agency, we take pride in doing things differently. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and career growth.

Duties to Include

• Setting up new starters in Sage payroll and all relevant documents
• Processing holiday requests from candidates onto holiday files – Excel
• Processing client/portal timesheet preparation, upload and reconciliation– Signal software
• Process statutory payments in Sage payroll
• Processing leavers in Sage payroll and issuing P45’s to employee
• Processing payslips from Sage into Signal software
• Review payroll mailbox and deal with queries
• Respond to candidate payroll queries using Connect – in house query capture system
• Candidate query phone call answering and resolution
• Once a month run the full weekly payroll process using Sage payroll software

Candidate attributes

• Excel to intermediate level
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience working in a busy payroll team
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Eager to learn

What We Offer

We are committed to rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. As part of the CarmichaelUK family, you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits, including pension, private health insurance, and life assurance.
• Flexibility, including occasional remote working and flexitime options.
• A vibrant social culture with regular team events and networking opportunities.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days*
• Opportunities to give back through volunteering initiatives with our partner charities.

Why Join Us?

At CarmichaelUK, we don’t just offer a job – we provide a platform for your career to thrive. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, holding Level 2 Disability Confident accreditation and championing diversity through our Celebrate initiatives

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