Payroll Specialist

About the Role

Aramark UK is looking for a meticulous and goal-oriented Payroll Specialist to become part of our Leeds-based team on a permanent and hybrid basis. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, this role involves overseeing payroll administration, taking payroll processes from start to finish, and assisting with payroll activities across various sectors. This role offers a great opportunity to join a supportive and close-knit team, gaining extensive experience in a dynamic payroll environment.

At Aramark UK, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences and fostering personal growth. You will collaborate with skilled professionals in an environment that promotes development, innovation, and career advancement, while making a meaningful impact on our people, partners, and communities.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll administration with thorough knowledge of the payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with tax calculations and payroll legislation.
• Acquire a deep understanding of the Time and Attendance system, offering daily support on its use.
• Assist with the integration of new businesses into the payroll system, including TUPE and acquisitions.
• Reconcile all payroll calculation aspects accurately.
• Utilize experience with Time and Attendance systems to integrate time solutions with payroll.
• Conduct payroll system testing for new features.
• Handle payroll processing, including Auto Enrolment Pension and RTI submissions.
• Manage ad-hoc payroll runs as required.
• Communicate effectively regarding payroll matters.
• Generate various reports, logs, and payroll statistics.
• Create and update procedural documentation.
• Support the payroll reconciliation processes.
• Maintain excellent payroll administration that supports a robust data and payroll function, providing best-in-class service to stakeholders regarding data, system processes, and advice.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a demanding payroll team managing multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of and experience using Time and Attendance systems.
• Experience processing payrolls, including handling Auto Enrolment Pensions and RTI submission sub-processes.
• Competency in handling and manipulating data sets through various techniques.

Additional Information

If you currently work at Aramark and wish to apply, please inform your line manager before submitting your application.

Aramark UK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their careers.

Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and reasonable adjustments can be provided at every stage, from application through to employment. For any accommodations or inquiries, please contact our recruitment team. We are committed to confidentiality throughout the application process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £32,000 depending on experience.
• Work schedule Monday to Friday with hybrid working — two days required at the Horsforth, Leeds office.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to an extensive benefits platform offering thousands of discounts.
• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service and option to purchase additional days.
• Excellent development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program featuring an in-house mental health champion.