Payroll Specialist

Aramark NV; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Leeds is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist for a hybrid role. Responsibilities include payroll administration, tax calculations, and supporting system integration. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced payroll team and familiarity with Time and Attendance systems. This role offers competitive benefits, including a company pension and generous leave policy.

Benefits

Company pension

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Evidence of working in a fast-paced payroll environment with multiple deadlines.
• Experience processing payrolls including Auto Enrolment Pension and RTI Submission.
• Competence in handling data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll processes from start to finish.
• Perform necessary tax calculations following payroll legislation.
• Support new business integration into the payroll system.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced payroll team

Understanding of Time and Attendance systems

Data competency

Job description

Aramark UK are looking for a results focussed, meticulous Payroll Specialist to join the team in Leeds on a hybrid basis. This is a permanent opportunity working across multiple sectors in our busy Payroll function. Reporting to the Payroll and Data Control Manager, you will be responsible for payroll administration, finalising payrolls to completion and the associated processes.

This is an exciting opportunity working as part of a close knit team in a role providing excellent exposure.

At Aramark UK, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all around the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you’ll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing – a new challenge, a sense of belonging or just a great place to work – our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

What's in it for you:

• Monday - Friday (hybrid working- 2 days in the office)
• Company pension
• Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service and the ability to buy extra days

A day in the life of a Payroll Specialist:

• General payroll administration full end to end understanding of payroll cycle Perform necessary tax calculations and adhere to payroll legislation requirements
• Develop a strong understanding of the Time and Attendance system and support the business on usage of the tool on a daily basis
• Supporting new business integration to the payroll system, via TUPE and acquisition
• Reconciling all areas of payroll calculations
• Time and Attendance experience and the integration of time solutions to payroll
• Payroll testing for new system functionality
• Processing of payrolls including Auto Enrolment Pension and RTI Submission sub processes
• Processing of ad-hoc pay runs
• Payroll communications
• Generating of reports, logs, and statistics
• Develop and publish all necessary procedure documents
• Support the payroll reconciliation process
• Payroll Administration that underpins a solid Data and Payroll function and the stakeholders experience of getting data, making people related changes and getting advice on system data, process and best practice is best in class and evidenced through their feedback.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Evidence of working in a fast paced payroll team covering multiple deadlines
• Experience and understanding of Time and Attendance systems
• Experience processing of payrolls including Auto Enrolment Pension and RTI Submission sub processes
• Able to work competently with data

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.