Payroll Supervisor
Company: COLAS ROADS UK
Job Location: BIRMINGHAM, GBR
Type of Contract: Fixed term
Posting Start Date: 05/03/2026
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
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Job Description:
Purpose of the role
We’re excited to offer a part‑time Payroll Supervisor position within our dynamic and supportive HR function. This 15‑month maternity cover role is 22.5 hours per week (over 3 days) and offers remote working for applicants who are not based near our head office in Solihull, B37 7YB. The Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for the processing and checking of end to end weekly and monthly payrolls across the Colas Ltd Group, including its Subsidiaries, for approximately 1200 people. This position will ensure the preparation and input of data into the Payroll System, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of data, validating input and calculations, managing queries from absence, average holiday pay to pension and benefits, liaising with the HR Team and wider business stakeholders as necessary to provide excellent customer service as required.
Main Responsibilities
As a Payroll Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, making sure all colleagues are paid correctly and any queries are resolved quickly and professionally. This includes managing the calculation of Average Holiday Pay, administering Group Pension Schemes, and overseeing statutory payments such as PAYE, pensions and salary sacrifice benefits to ensure full legislative compliance. You will handle statutory reporting and liaise with HMRC, pension providers and other external bodies, managing reconciliations, payments and queries. The role also involves advising on complex absence cases and processing statutory and company-related absences including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, ShPP, KIT days and jury service. In addition, you will administer company benefits such as Share Incentive Plans, ensure all employee deductions are processed accurately and work closely with HR teams across the business to provide clear payroll guidance. You will support key week‑end, month‑end and year‑end activities, including audits and the release of payslips, P45s, P11Ds and P60s, and will deputise for the Payroll Manager during periods of absence.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have solid experience in payroll and workforce management systems (PeopleXD experience is advantageous) and confidence managing payroll processes in a fast‑moving environment. Supervisory experience, strong communication skills and a high level of accuracy and professionalism are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships across the HR team and the wider business. Experience with salary sacrifice schemes, benefits, payroll compliance and year‑end processes is essential. A CIPP qualification would be desirable but not essential. Most importantly, you’ll bring enthusiasm, reliability and a passion for delivering a great experience for our colleagues.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary between £35,000 and £40,000 PRO RATA - PT 22.5 hours
- Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays (dependent on days worked, this is based on 5 days a week)
- Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
- Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal / professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
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Note to Recruitment Agencies
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.