Payroll Lead overseeing payroll operations at Aramark UK. Guiding transformation projects and managing a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple UK payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all employee groups.
Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, and exception management, maintaining full adherence to UK legislation and internal policies.
Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and sector HR teams to resolve payroll issues and drive process standardisation.
Manage and develop payroll team members, providing coaching, guidance, and support to strengthen capability and performance.
Partner with external providers and offshore teams to maintain system integrity, coordinate updates, and optimise integrations.
Drive payroll transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, automation opportunities, and workflow improvements.
Ensure robust documentation, audit readiness, and secure handling of sensitive employee data in line with GDPR requirements.
Requirements
Proven experience managing complex, multi‑site UK payroll operations with strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate a payroll team.
Proficiency in payroll systems and workforce management tools (e.g., iTrent, Kronos, ADP) with strong data accuracy and validation skills.
Excellent stakeholder management abilities, able to collaborate effectively with Finance, HR, IT, and external partners.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
Competitive salary and package
Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
Defined contribution pension scheme
Life assurance
Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams
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