Payroll Specialist

Elior UK; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their friendly team in Macclesfield. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure accurate payroll processing for around 10,000 employees, handling everything from uploading timesheets to managing statutory payments. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive work environment while enhancing your payroll expertise. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and career progression, this company values its staff and offers generous benefits, making it a great place to grow your career.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing and tax calculations.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Manage statutory payments and respond to payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Tax Calculation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Payroll Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional looking for your next challenge? At Elior, we’re seeking a proactive and meticulous Payroll Specialist to join our friendly and supportive team in Macclesfield.

You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 10,000 colleagues across our organisation.

In this role, you'll help with various tasks like uploading timesheets, processing SSP, SMP, SPPB, and third-party payments, generating BACS files, handling expenses, and integrating labour costs into the accounts system. You'll also deal with HMRC queries, auto-enrolment pensions, and term-time pay calculations.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Processing assigned payrolls to strict deadlines
• Uploading timesheets and managing statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPPB)
• Handling third-party payments and generating BACS files
• Managing auto-enrolment pensions (Nest/Aviva), including submissions and opt-outs
• Administering post requests and hierarchy changes within internal systems
• Responding to payroll queries via email and telephone
• Liaising with HMRC and handling related queries
• Supporting the integration of labour costs into the accounts system
• Assisting colleagues in using the online portal system (training provided)
• Collaborating closely with the payroll team to maintain shared inboxes and ensure a best-in-class service

You will also be expected to contribute to the success of the wider team, sharing knowledge, supporting others, and ensuring high standards are consistently met.

What can you bring?

• Proven experience in payroll processing (essential)
• Strong understanding of tax, NI, and statutory payment calculations
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment pensions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Confidence to share ideas and challenge constructively
• A team player mindset with a proactive and positive approach

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 31 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 33 days after two years of service
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadium
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Customer Service, and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitality and Financial Services

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