Payroll Advisor - FTC

Payroll Advisor
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Skips, popchips and more…) 
Hybrid – 3 days on site (initially on-site full-time during training)

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Payroll Advisor to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re 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 a Payroll Advisor you will take ownership of delivering an accurate, efficient and confidential payroll service for our colleagues and line managers. You will play a key role in making sure payroll runs smoothly, compliantly and on time, while creating a great experience for colleagues across KP Snacks.

Working closely with the Payroll Manager, Human Resources and wider teams, you will help improve processes, resolve queries and contribute to continuous improvement projects. This is a brilliant opportunity to bring fresh ideas, develop your expertise and make a real impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

Annual salary of £34,923.80, plus an annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement

Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, 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?

Owning payroll delivery
Leading monthly payroll processing end to end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full reconciliation

Managing statutory requirements
Handling complex calculations, submissions and compliance with confidence and attention to detail

Partnering with the business
Working closely with Human Resources and teams across KP Snacks to resolve queries and improve ways of working

Improving processes
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting and strengthen compliance

Driving continuous improvement
Supporting system development and projects that improve the payroll experience for our colleagues

Who are we?
We’re 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 McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

Payroll expertise
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, legislation and statutory requirements

Systems and Excel skills
Confidence using payroll systems and Excel to analyse data and improve efficiency

Relevant experience
Background in payroll, Human Resources or finance, with transferable skills welcomed

Professional development mindset
CIPP membership or experience with system automation is a plus

Collaborative approach
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for improving how we work

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