Payroll Specialist

Aramark UK is seeking a detail oriented, results driven Payroll Specialist to join our Leeds based team on a hybrid, permanent basis. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will manage payroll administration, process payrolls to completion, and support related payroll activities across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close knit team and gain broad exposure within a busy payroll function. At Aramark UK, we are passionate about creating exceptional experiences and helping our people grow. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in an environment that encourages development, innovation, and career progression while making a meaningful impact for our people, partners, and communities.

What's in it for you:

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Key Requirements:

• Evide nce 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, to be able to manipulate data sets using various methods

About Aramark

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 -

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