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 internal and external stakeholders to complete a change impact assessment before making improvements. Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation and answering queries. Prioritising and completing incoming work, handling highly confidential information with integrity. Ensuring policies and processes are up to date and working with Pay and Benefits Manager to ensure changes affecting payroll are enacted, communicated to the wider team and associated documentation updated. Base location: Hybrid - Reading. Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: Extensive experience working in a large UK Payroll team. Experience in using payroll systems. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Certificate in Payroll Practice. Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) or equivalent professional qualification or HR knowledge. BA in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources. Experience of Success Factors. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
May 11, 2026
Full time
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 internal and external stakeholders to complete a change impact assessment before making improvements. Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation and answering queries. Prioritising and completing incoming work, handling highly confidential information with integrity. Ensuring policies and processes are up to date and working with Pay and Benefits Manager to ensure changes affecting payroll are enacted, communicated to the wider team and associated documentation updated. Base location: Hybrid - Reading. Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: Extensive experience working in a large UK Payroll team. Experience in using payroll systems. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Certificate in Payroll Practice. Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) or equivalent professional qualification or HR knowledge. BA in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources. Experience of Success Factors. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We're recruiting an experienced HR Consultant (Industrial Relations) to partner with leaders and Trade Union representatives, connecting business priorities with our People strategy and strengthening our Trade Union Partnership.You'll shape and deliver effective people interventions, using insight into our workforce and culture to help achieve business objectives. You'll also ensure a consistent, fair and robust approach to union negotiations, consultations and queries.The role combines hands-on coordination with specialist advice and coaching for people managers, ensuring transparent, legally compliant union engagement. You'll lead TU-focused projects and work closely with HR centres of expertise and HR partners. Strong technical knowledge of HR and industrial relations legislation and practice is essential . You'll proactively build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to deliver positive, constructive outcomes. What you will be doing as HR Consultant - Industrial Relations Designing and delivering Trade Union related IR interventions and strategies. Leading on IR areas, providing a bespoke consultancy service to leaders and other HR departments Handling escalated in-depth and complex queries. Analysing and interpreting research data to inform IR strategy and approach. Building trusted relationships, acting as a confidant and forms alliances with internal/ externalstakeholders. Ensuring business leaders understand and are engaged with IR activities Working flexibly and collaboratively across business and HR functions to ensure effective planning and delivery, Identifies ways to work with resistance and complex problems. Leading timely and efficient delivery of planned IR programmes into the organisation by communicating programme intent and coaching business leaders to assure delivery/ support outcomes Working Pattern - Hybrid, Reading with some travel to other sites What you should bring to the role? Proven hands on experience of developing/deploying an industrial relations strategy which positively impacts the business and the way people work Solid experience working with heavily unionised organisations Expertise in IR policy and procedures including detailed and up-to-date knowledge of legislativerequirements. Able to manage the employment legal system, and prepare for and manage cases/TU disputes, The ability to drive an effective working relationships with the TU partnership through successful consultation and negotiation to drive positive change in the business Be able to understand and speak the 'language of the business', be business 'savvy', and how to translate the organisation plan into an IR plan by being solutions focused. Excellent expertise of shaping and driving delivery of successful change and transformation processes What's in it for you? Competitive salary of up to £75,000 per annum Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job, and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
May 11, 2026
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced HR Consultant (Industrial Relations) to partner with leaders and Trade Union representatives, connecting business priorities with our People strategy and strengthening our Trade Union Partnership.You'll shape and deliver effective people interventions, using insight into our workforce and culture to help achieve business objectives. You'll also ensure a consistent, fair and robust approach to union negotiations, consultations and queries.The role combines hands-on coordination with specialist advice and coaching for people managers, ensuring transparent, legally compliant union engagement. You'll lead TU-focused projects and work closely with HR centres of expertise and HR partners. Strong technical knowledge of HR and industrial relations legislation and practice is essential . You'll proactively build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to deliver positive, constructive outcomes. What you will be doing as HR Consultant - Industrial Relations Designing and delivering Trade Union related IR interventions and strategies. Leading on IR areas, providing a bespoke consultancy service to leaders and other HR departments Handling escalated in-depth and complex queries. Analysing and interpreting research data to inform IR strategy and approach. Building trusted relationships, acting as a confidant and forms alliances with internal/ externalstakeholders. Ensuring business leaders understand and are engaged with IR activities Working flexibly and collaboratively across business and HR functions to ensure effective planning and delivery, Identifies ways to work with resistance and complex problems. Leading timely and efficient delivery of planned IR programmes into the organisation by communicating programme intent and coaching business leaders to assure delivery/ support outcomes Working Pattern - Hybrid, Reading with some travel to other sites What you should bring to the role? Proven hands on experience of developing/deploying an industrial relations strategy which positively impacts the business and the way people work Solid experience working with heavily unionised organisations Expertise in IR policy and procedures including detailed and up-to-date knowledge of legislativerequirements. Able to manage the employment legal system, and prepare for and manage cases/TU disputes, The ability to drive an effective working relationships with the TU partnership through successful consultation and negotiation to drive positive change in the business Be able to understand and speak the 'language of the business', be business 'savvy', and how to translate the organisation plan into an IR plan by being solutions focused. Excellent expertise of shaping and driving delivery of successful change and transformation processes What's in it for you? Competitive salary of up to £75,000 per annum Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job, and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join Thames Water permanently. A unique opportunity to work alongside the Engineering Solutions Lead in Waste Network Operations, delivering a suite of both planned and reactive DMC projects.A new function within the Shared Services structure, looking to manage the process of operationally focused intervention and network repair projects, taking concepts from cradle to grave in a fast-paced environment.The role will provide exposure to reactive and emergency projects within operations, requiring contractor, stakeholder, and project management skills.We are seeking an engineering professional to drive solution development and ultimately support the regional operational teams. Previous experience in either an engineering or operationally based role is critical, with the individual being passionate about driving change and introducing innovation opportunities. Monday - Friday 36 hours per week. Permanent full-time position. What you will be doing as a Project Engineer? Health & Safety management of projects and programmes of work. Producing project briefs and programme specifications. Assessment of tender returns. Project and Programme Management. Engineering support to network operations. De-risking and solution development. Providing technical assurance/guidance throughout delivery. Contractor management and liaison. Internal stakeholder management. Site audits and CDM paperwork. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is: Waste networks operational knowledge. Experience with pipe replacement techniques. (open-cut & trenchless) Experience in sewer rehabilitation techniques. An awareness of waste network design requirements. Desirable to hold formal engineering qualifications or an approved training scheme. Experience in managing design, delivery, and handover of projects. An understanding of Client, PD and PC duties under CDM 2015 + H&S best practices. Desirable to hold IOSH or NEBOSH. Can reactively respond to operations and attend sites around the estate. Strong stakeholder management experience. Hold a full UK driving licence and have your transport. What's in it for you? Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience a car allowance on top. 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide. Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment. WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist. Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay. Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities. Find out more about our benefits and perks Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know , we're here to help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join Thames Water permanently. A unique opportunity to work alongside the Engineering Solutions Lead in Waste Network Operations, delivering a suite of both planned and reactive DMC projects.A new function within the Shared Services structure, looking to manage the process of operationally focused intervention and network repair projects, taking concepts from cradle to grave in a fast-paced environment.The role will provide exposure to reactive and emergency projects within operations, requiring contractor, stakeholder, and project management skills.We are seeking an engineering professional to drive solution development and ultimately support the regional operational teams. Previous experience in either an engineering or operationally based role is critical, with the individual being passionate about driving change and introducing innovation opportunities. Monday - Friday 36 hours per week. Permanent full-time position. What you will be doing as a Project Engineer? Health & Safety management of projects and programmes of work. Producing project briefs and programme specifications. Assessment of tender returns. Project and Programme Management. Engineering support to network operations. De-risking and solution development. Providing technical assurance/guidance throughout delivery. Contractor management and liaison. Internal stakeholder management. Site audits and CDM paperwork. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is: Waste networks operational knowledge. Experience with pipe replacement techniques. (open-cut & trenchless) Experience in sewer rehabilitation techniques. An awareness of waste network design requirements. Desirable to hold formal engineering qualifications or an approved training scheme. Experience in managing design, delivery, and handover of projects. An understanding of Client, PD and PC duties under CDM 2015 + H&S best practices. Desirable to hold IOSH or NEBOSH. Can reactively respond to operations and attend sites around the estate. Strong stakeholder management experience. Hold a full UK driving licence and have your transport. What's in it for you? Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience a car allowance on top. 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide. Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment. WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist. Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay. Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities. Find out more about our benefits and perks Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know , we're here to help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
