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SalaryWelcome to KFC.
Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC.
Since 1939, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world, and today we’re proud to be in over 1000 communities across the UK & Ireland. But without our people, none of it would be possible. Just like our recipe, they’re all original.
Join us. Bring it. And together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary.
Bringing it to the role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic team of 5, working in a fast-paced, customer support focused environment. We work together to provide a Shared Service Centre that is efficient, effective, professional and value adding.
What you’ll do
- Various payroll input including starters, leavers, promotions, tax code changes, hour changes, court orders and statutory leave.
- Assisting with processing payrolls for salaried and hourly paid employees.
- Production of validation and exception reporting
- Checking new employees right to work documents and supporting the Stores Payroll Manager to ensure we are compliant with Home Office regulations.
- Issuing online employee offer packs and contracts via DocuSign and uniform ordering for store management.
- Supporting the Occupational Health process
- First point of contact for employee relation support, issuing letters, references and responsible for the update of the company Ethics Point database
- First point of contact for the Field assisting with queries and reporting
- Maintaining employee personal files on eDocs
- Provide an exceptional support service to all employees across the business.
What we’d love from you
ABOUT YOU:
- You have a positive mindset.
- A can-do attitude
- Competent at prioritising a diverse workload to meet deadlines.
- Ability to build strong working relationships.
- Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the business.
- You should be able to use your initiative for problem solving.
- IPPM or CIPP Level 1 qualification is preferable but not essential.
- Great team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Time management skills
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1-year payroll experience gained within an inhouse Payroll/HR
- Proven experience in successfully executing an Administrator role in a fast-paced environment.
- Have provided outstanding customer support.
- Excellent range of IT skills
- Proactive in introducing efficiencies.
Be Original.
At KFC, everyone gets a seat at our table. Since we landed in the UK in 1965, we’ve fed our people’s potential – to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun.
Because it’s not just what you do at KFC. It’s the way you do it. Unapologetically you, undeniably original.
You’ll work with colleagues who all bring their originality to the table: their energy, spirit and sizzle and make every day high flyin’ and high fryin’.
As a multi-billion-pound business with over 1000 restaurants, we take ambition seriously. You’ll be treated with respect and supported in everything you do as you roll up your sleeves and play your part in bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to our customers. And whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there. From flexible working to the chance to earn qualifications, we got you. There are all kinds of opportunities at KFC.
Buckets of Benefits
A career with KFC offers much more than just fantastic earning potential. We reward achievement with amazing incentives and benefits, including:
- Flexible, hybrid working with our Restaurant Support Centre located in Woking, Surrey – a 24-minute train ride from London Waterloo. Depending on job requirement, travel across the UK & Ireland may be required.
- Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
- ‘Fri-Yay’ time – finish up at 1pm every Friday, all year round.
- Live Well Days - 5 days per year to disconnect from our day-to-day (in addition to 25 days annual leave and bank holidays).
o You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days of your core annual leave allowance each year.
o After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
- Bonus – We work hard and do our best work to succeed together. When the company and individual goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Wellness– We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including Telus Health, and 1:1 Mental Health coaching sessions with our partner Sanctus.
- Private healthcare, including access to Digital GP, with the option to increase to include family cover.
o Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts.
- Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and income protection insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Study Support may be available for job-related qualifications.
- Parental Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave and flexible return to work options for those important times.
- Colleague Discount – If you love KFC as much as we do, you’ll received a 25% discount.
Our Commitment to You
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our teams. We value, support, and celebrate the things that make Team KFC authentic and original and all candidates – regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our industry such as women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
To make your journey with us accessible and tailored to your needs, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during your recruitment process, or any other requirements.
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Ready to apply?
If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and dedication to KFC, we encourage you to apply now. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and embarking on this extraordinary journey together. Bring it.
Don’t tick all the boxes? Don’t worry. If you don’t match all the criteria for the role and still think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
