Job Description

Payroll Specialist - Dalkia UK (12 months fixed-term contract, Hybrid - Glasgow)

Rutherglen, Glasgow | Hybrid Working*
Monday to Friday, 36.5 hours/week*
Payroll & Reward Team | Reports to Payroll Supervisor*

About Dalkia in the UK

Jointly owned by EDF Energy and Dalkia, we are a leading technical services group operating nationwide. With expertise in technical facilities management, mechanical and electrical engineering, energy performance contracting, and digital services, we deliver innovative solutions across the UK.

At Dalkia, we combine the strength of a large group with the agility and personability of a smaller business. With over

5,000 employees

, an annual turnover of

650m

, and a strong people-first culture, we're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where talent thrives.

Our

Central Functions team

supports the business with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, IT, QSHE, and Communications. This role sits within Payroll & Reward, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our employees.

The Role: Payroll Specialist

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive

Payroll Specialist

to join our Central Functions team. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly and monthly payroll transactions accurately and on time. Respond to employee payroll queries via the helpdesk, escalating when needed. Prepare and input payroll data in line with statutory and company requirements. Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and internal teams. Manage timesheets, pay rates, expenses, and welfare benefits across employee types. Ensure correct allocation of employee costs to contracts and functions. Support payroll reconciliations, BACs transmissions, and reporting. Maintain compliance with UK payroll legislation and employment contracts. Assist with Tax Year End activities (P60s, P11Ds). Contribute to payroll system testing and process improvements.

What We're Looking For Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in a payroll role (e.g., Payroll Administrator or Specialist). Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (tax, pensions, statutory payments). Experience with weekly and monthly payrolls. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with payroll systems. Experience in shared services or engineering environments is a plus. Knowledge of Working Rule Agreements desirable.

Behaviours

High attention to detail and confidentiality. Strong problem-solving and time management skills. Professional communication and customer service orientation. Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, innovative technical services group. Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Hybrid working model with flexibility. Opportunity to contribute to strategic payroll operations across the UK.

Apply now

to be part of a team that powers the future of technical services in the UK.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G73 1DF