Payroll Specialist
12-month fixed term contract
Ashby de la Zouch
Are you ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist who’s not just a number-cruncher but a proactive problem-solver with a passion for driving improvements and making an impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our payroll operations, ensuring that our 2400 employees are paid accurately and on time while playing a key role in optimising our payroll systems and processes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Handle Complex Payroll Challenges: Tackle intricate scenarios involving bonuses, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation
- Drive Insights and Improvements:
Provide valuable, data-driven insights to senior management, and spearhead initiatives to streamline and enhance our payroll processes
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT to optimise our payroll systems and ensure seamless integration with other business systems
- Lead and Innovate:
Participate in or lead payroll-related projects, including system upgrades and process reengineering, helping us stay ahead of the curve
- Mentor and Support: Share your expertise by training and developing team members, and act as the go-to person for resolving payroll queries and issues
Who are we?
Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:
- Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring
- Medicash health cash plan
- Digital GP service and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)
- Cancer care
- Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
- KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
We're really keen to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure
- CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience working in a large, multi-site organisation
- Previous experience with payroll-related projects, such as system implementations or upgrades
