💼 Full-Time Position

Payroll SME

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Thames Water
📍 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Reading, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 07, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll SME. This role is responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and guidance on all aspects of payroll processing, compliance, and systems. The Payroll SME will ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, act as a key resource for complex payroll-related queries and projects as well as support on a project to implement new software.

What you’ll be doing as a Payroll SME
  • Supporting the delivery of a major HR and payroll system upgrade, ensuring seamless transition and minimal business disruption.
  • Completing the in-house monthly internal payroll activities, adhering to internal and external compliance and controls.
  • Working with the wider payroll team to ensure accurate end-to-end payroll processing for employees.
  • Provide training to the Payroll HR Coordinators on payroll processes and the wider People Services Team when processes are created or changed.
  • Work with ...