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!
Elior Celebrates Equality
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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