Payroll Coordinator (FTC)

Who we are looking for

A Payroll Coordinator (FTC) to join our team at KCA Deutag Group, to be based at our offices in Aberdeen.

Key details

Job title: Payroll Coordinator

Location: Aberdeen

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (maternity cover)

One Team. One Journey.

KCA Deutag was acquired by H&P, Inc. on 16th January 2025. We’re creating an organization with an enhanced global footprint, exceptional service capability and superior technology offering.

Search our vacancies here.

Don’t see the right fit for you? Our integration with H&P is ongoing. For additional job postings, please visit H&P’s career opportunities.   

About KCA Deutag

A leading drilling, engineering and technology partner in current and future energy markets. Delivering innovative solutions to ensure a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

KCA Deutag recognises that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.

We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns or suggestions they may have.

If you are looking to boost your career, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a KCA Deutag employee

There are many benefits of working for KCA Deutag, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare
• Health risk assessment
• Retired benefits
• Family leave
• Vacation leave

Application process

Does this sound like something you’d enjoy? Click ‘Apply Now’ to access our simple four-step process which includes the option to upload a resume or link to Social Media profile. 

Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

WE CARE

Our core values. Shaping the culture and future of KCA Deutag.

For more information visit: https://www.kcadeutag.com/vision-purpose-and-values

If you are posting out with the website, please include the company values as above.

Key details about the role and the candidate

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for running several payrolls (International & UK) to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, ensuring all corporate policies and procedures are adhered to. 

Attendance will be required in the Aberdeen office with the opportunity to work from home for 50% of working hours.

You and the role

KCA Deutag is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Payroll Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting and challenging role where you will be responsible for a wide range of payroll activities, varying from monthly cyclical tasks to gathering data for annual reporting, collating information for audits, and participating in system testing.

You would be part of a great payroll team within the HR Service Centre, where there is plenty of opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the Service Centre and wider HR teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team to resolve problems and collaborate to solve problems.

Primary responsibilities 

• Input payroll data accurately to the system including but not exclusively: Tax Codes, Student Loans, Court Orders, Training, Expenses, Advances, Adjustments, Pensions, Childcare vouchers etc.
• Review and check audit reports
• Review all absences in payroll to ensure they comply with statutory and company rules
• Review and send payroll reports for approval
• Produce and send payment files for payment
• Process the Posting to Finance
• Prepare and send P45s to leavers
• Ensure compliance of Pension Auto Enrolment
• Ensure compliance of National Minimum Wage
• Raise payment requests as required
• Assist with any payroll projects and testing as required
• Respond to payroll queries from employees, HR and external agencies
• Access, share and manage personal information relating to employees and colleagues in line with company and legal requirements regarding data protection and confidentiality
• Keep up to date with UK legislation
• Assist with yearend processes
• Keep the P11D and PSA data up to date throughout the year utilising multiple sources
• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy

Experience

• Previous payroll experience 
• SAP Payroll knowledge advantageous but not essential
• Working with personal information relating to employees and colleagues in line with company and legal requirements regarding data protection and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of UK PAYE legislation and obligations

Behaviour and Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and forward plan
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work too hard deadlines to meet payroll requirements
• Ability to work with personal information relating to employees and colleagues in line with company and legal requirements regarding data protection and confidentiality

Minimum qualifications

• Ideally a payroll qualification e.g. CIPP, although relevant experience more important than academic qualifications