Head of Personnel & Payroll Administration UK (m / f / x)

Head of Personnel & Payroll Administration UK (m/f/x)

The BRVZ organisation is the central service provider for one of the most prominent construction companies in Europe. With the competence, innovative strength, and motivation of our employees, we support STRABAG as an integral part of the overall organization.

In line with the Group's mission statement, our main objective is to ensure that the company's Financial, Personnel, IT and associated administrative tasks are carried out in a cost optimized and efficient manner. Through our customer oriented, competent, consistent, and balanced approach to all parties involved, we fulfil our dual role as a service and guidance provider. In doing so, we are committed to consistent secrecy and discretion in our cooperation.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional and management experience in the area of Human Resources, personnel and payroll administration (preferable Construction Industry)
• Strong leadership qualities with a high degree of social competence, diplomatic approach and assertiveness
• Leadership personality with the ability and corresponding experience to inspire, develop and retain people
• Strong communication skills and empathy in dealing with employees, colleagues, managers and internal customers
• Strong analytical and entrepreneurial thinking with distinct problem solving skills
• Strong personality with the ability to achieve set targets and goals
• Excellent knowledge of UK Employment legislation and GDPR (mandatory)
• Knowledge of UK Payroll and Tax legislation (desired)
• Knowledge of Payroll / HR Software Solutions (preferable MHR Itrent) and high IT affinity and ideally experience in the implementation of software solutions
• Working knowledge with Business Analytics & Process Solutions

Responsibilities

• Professional and disciplinary management and further development of a team of currently 7 employees
• Further development of our own group of HR and payroll specialists
• Participate in the implementation of special projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation
• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of policies, procedures and processes
• Support and coordinate Group Reporting requirements including the development of an appropriate Country Reporting
• Review, analyse and provide information by interpreting people data and coordination of complex employment law cases and professional management of difficult cases
• Lead the development of standards for Employment Conditions in compliance with applicable legislative requirements and group strategy
• Ensure the compliance of the Organisation with employment laws and regulations and recommend best practice, reviews and modification of policies and processes to maintain compliance
• Analyse, coordinate and advice on remuneration policies including employee benefits programmes in compliance with Group strategy
• Assist in achieving a responsible position in an international group by engaging in dynamic teams, exciting projects and practice oriented training and further education, and benefiting from the diverse experience of a globally active group

Benefits & Expectations

• We offer a competitive salary package with health insurance, life and accident insurance, a cycle to work programme and other benefits
• Participation in a voluntary bonus scheme that recognises exceptional performance
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• All applicants must ensure that they can prove their right to work in the UK