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Aramark UK

Payroll Specialist

Leeds
£32k/yr
Posted 10 days ago
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Payroll Specialist

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Aramark UK is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Specialist to join our supportive Payroll team in Leeds. Working in a hybrid environment, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services across multiple business sectors, ensuring colleagues are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.

This is a Fixed Term Contract role for 12 months based from our Leeds Horsforth office.

What's in it for you:

  • £32,000 per annum dependent on experience
  • 12 months FTC
  • Hybrid working model (2 days Leeds, Horsforth)
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Mental Health Champion support
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process end-to-end payrolls accurately and on time across multiple business sectors, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
  • Utilise SAP Payroll to maintain employee records, process payroll changes, and support payroll reporting and analysis.
  • Manage Auto Enrolment Pension processing, RTI submissions, payroll reconciliations, and the resolution of payroll queries and discrepancies.
  • Support payroll system implementations, testing, upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Provide expert support for Time & Attendance systems, ensuring accurate data transfer into payroll and resolving related issues.
  • Produce payroll reports and management information, analysing data to identify trends, maintain data integrity, and support business decision-making.

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Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience processing end-to-end payrolls within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, including Auto Enrolment Pension and RTI submissions.
  • Hands-on experience using SAP Payroll, including payroll administration, reporting, and data management.
  • Experience supporting payroll system implementations, enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse, manipulate, and validate large datasets accurately.
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

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Additional information

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

  • As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
  • We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
  • For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
  • We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
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