Payroll Transformation Specialist

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Payment Transformation Administrator for a 12-month contract. The role involves modernizing payroll operations, managing data collation, cleansing, and the payroll preparation process. Ideal candidates will have experience with ADP iHCM, strong data skills, and the ability to collaborate within a project team. This position offers a hybrid working model and various employee perks, including 33 days of holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Well-being and community support groups

Informal and Formal training opportunities

Charity Initiatives and Team events

Access to Grocery Aid

Free on-demand exercise hub

Financial well-being tools

Holiday Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with ADP iHCM payroll systems is mandatory.
• Strong data skills in collation, validation, and cleansing are essential.
• Experience in payroll transformation or migration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll transformation activities and administrative tasks.
• Collect and validate payroll-related data from various sites.
• Facilitate payroll preparation, tracking, and validation activities.

Skills

ADP iHCM payroll systems

Data collation

Data validation

Data cleansing

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Project team collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

ADP iHCM

Job description

Join Our Payroll Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payment Transformation Administrator to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract, based in Nottingham.

As our Payroll Transformation Administrator, you’ll be central to modernising and streamlining payroll operations, ensuring every step of the journey is smooth and precise. Working alongside the Head of Payroll Transformation and an experienced project team, you’ll take ownership of vital tasks including data collation, cleansing, parallel payroll preparation, and detailed documentation. Your contribution will help drive a smarter, more efficient payroll future for the organisation.

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over c6,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market‑leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm. We also offer Hybrid working.

Your Duties Will Include

• Support the Head of Payroll Transformation with day-to-day project activities and administrative tasks.
• Collect, organise, and validate payroll‑related data from multiple sites for transformation activities.
• Perform data cleansing to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for migration.
• Assist with payroll parallel run preparation, tracking, and validation activities.
• Utilise ADP iHCM for payroll data input, extraction, and verification.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes.
• Analyse and interpret data using Excel functions, including lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and pivot tables.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all payroll‑related documentation and reporting.
• Work collaboratively within the project team to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Maintain clear and organised records to support audit and compliance requirements.

Your Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with ADP iHCM payroll systems.
• Experience working on payroll transformation, payroll migration, or similar project‑based environments.
• Strong data skills, including collation, validation, and cleansing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a project team, managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear documentation.
• Experience supporting the creation and maintenance of SOPs or process documentation is desirab
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well‑being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.