People & Payroll Services Manager
Maternity Cover (12-month FTC, ideally from mid-April 2026)
Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, popchips, Skips, and more!)
We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.
Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a People & Payroll Services Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.
About the role
As Payroll & People Services Manager, youll lead a team that delivers a first-class HR administration and payroll service to the business. Youll oversee the day-to-day operations of people and payroll services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional colleague experience.
This role also involves leading the delivery of agreed objectives and strategic plans, managing audits, and supporting the evolution of HR systems to improve efficiency. Youll inspire and develop your team, promoting collaboration and accountability to achieve high performance and service standards.
Whats in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:
* 6,000 annual car allowance.
* Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
* Comprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
* KP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
* 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
* KP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
What will you be doing?
* Lead and develop a high performing team
Role modelling behaviours that inspire personal & professional development but also team excellence linked to a continuous improvement mindset
* Provide an exceptional customer service
Confidence in developing and maintaining excellent relationships within HR and with stakeholders at all levels
* Manage team performance and development
Inspire and lead a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress and supporting professional growth
* Act as the escalation point for complex queries
Resolve issues that fall outside standard processes, providing clear guidance and solutions to stakeholders and colleagues
* Accountable for an efficient HR transactional support service
Offering an effective, timely, high quality administration activities to the business via the people and payroll services team
* Oversee HR systems and service delivery
Support the effective use of HR systems, ensuring data integrity and partnering with HR teams to deliver agreed objectives and service levels
Who are we?
Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
Were committed to inclusion
Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:
* HR leadership experience
Youll have experience managing HR teams in a complex environment
* Strong knowledge of compliance and legislation
Understanding of UK employment law
* Team leadership and stakeholder management
Ability to lead, develop and performance manage within a team, and build strong relationships across all levels
* Technical and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills, attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive data
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