Payroll & HR Lead

Valeo Foods; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks company in Norwich is seeking a Payroll and HR Lead to manage payroll services and support HR functions. The ideal candidate will have payroll experience, knowledge of UK legislation, and strong attention to detail. This role offers excellent career opportunities, a matched pension scheme, and other benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll team and oversee payroll processes.
• Support HR tasks like onboarding and contract management.
• Handle audits and resolve queries between departments.

Skills

Payroll expertise

HR support

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

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Job Title: Payroll and HR Lead

Location: Norwich

Are you ready to take the lead in a role that blends payroll expertise with HR support? We’re looking for a confident and capable Payroll and HR Lead to join our Norwich team, helping us deliver smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll services while also supporting our wider HR function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys detail and structure but also thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll lead our payroll team, overseeing the full end-to-end process, from data entry and reporting to pensions, benefits, and statutory payments. You’ll also play a key part in supporting HR tasks like onboarding, contract changes, and employee life cycle management.

In this role, you’ll be the bridge between HR, finance, and other departments, handling audits, resolving queries, and continuously looking for ways to improve how we work. If you enjoy spotting opportunities to streamline processes and enhance accuracy, this role will suit you perfectly.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in payroll (ideally with team leadership exposure), a strong grasp of UK payroll legislation, and a keen eye for detail. Solid systems experience is essential, as is the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

It’s a varied and rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real impact—both in how we run our processes and how we support our people.

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more!

If you're ready to make your mark in the snack world, apply now! We're excited to meet you and welcome you to the Valeo Foods UK family.

Come taste success with us at Valeo Foods UK!