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At Sysco GB (Brakes, Fresh Direct, Campbell’s Prime Meat, KFF & Medina), we’ve laid the foundations of a bold HR transformation, investing heavily in people, process, and platforms. As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be part of our high-performing HR Operations Team, working closely with colleagues, managers, HR, and business teams. We are proud to support over 8,500 colleagues across GB, ensuring they are paid accurately and on time, every time. With our recent global implementation of Workday and SAP integrations, we’ve transformed how we manage payroll data and colleague lifecycle processes. You’ll contribute to maintaining data in our HR systems, process changes, and support monthly payroll cycles from start to finish.
This role offers flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days based in our Kent office for team collaboration and meetings, so you must be within a commutable distance.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
* Accurately process payroll data for all GB colleagues, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (SAP).
* Support the monthly payroll cycle, including data validation, reconciliations, audits, and exception reporting.
* Work with HR, colleagues, and managers to ensure all payroll changes are correctly captured and processed.
* Respond to colleague payroll queries (in-person, online) promptly and professionally.
* Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end activities such as P60s and P11Ds.
* Support continuous process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.
* Complete banking transmissions and account reconciliations.
* Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, HR, and regional teams on project initiatives, testing, and system enhancements as needed.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will have previous in-house payroll administration experience within a complex, multi-site organization and a strong working knowledge of payroll processes, statutory requirements, and compliance obligations including PAYE, NI, SMP, SSP, NIC, RTI. A working knowledge of SAP & Workday HCM is highly desirable, especially in payroll and/or time tracking. You’ll be able to work to deadlines, manage priorities, identify solutions, and handle confidential information with discretion. You should adopt a team-focused approach, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, manual salary/tax calculations, and proficiency in Excel, reporting, and MS365 are essential.
What we offer:
* Generous holiday allowance, with options to purchase 5 additional days.
* Huge discounts on food and products through our staff shop.
* Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback on purchases via Sodexo.
* Recognition awards and incentives.
* Career progression opportunities—being part of the Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up many possibilities.
Additional Information
At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ but to help define it. We celebrate the unique talents of each colleague. We focus on who you are and your potential, not just your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has equal opportunities. We work hard to ensure everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our goal is for everyone to belong and thrive at Brakes. We will support you during your application process. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, contact our resourcing team.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day, Brakes delivers high-quality fresh and frozen food from our distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals. Our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital service. And we’re growing!
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