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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.
The Senior Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role within our payroll team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll, providing expert guidance on complex payroll matters, while championing continuous improvement and tackling operational challenges head-on.
What you’ll do:
- Supporting Payroll Manager:
- Assist with legislative, upgrade & system requirement testing.
- Continue to challenge & review system processes.
- Dealing with system & operational challenges.
- Assist with the tax year end.
- Assist with updating procedures in accordance with SARBOX.
- Processing and payment of the monthly payroll
- Processing new starters, leavers, bonuses, yumbucks, contractual changes, statutory changes
- Production of validation & exception reporting
- Production of GL files
- Reconciliation and submission of PAYE & NIC for tax year end
- Processing and payment of the monthly store payroll
- Processing starters, leavers, personal and contractual changes, statutory pay
- Production of validation and exception reporting
- P&L queries and related internal accounting journals
- Production of GL files
- Responsible for processing and accurate payment of the weekly payroll
- Importing hours worked by hourly paid restaurant employees (paying approx. 7000) via RMF)
- Processing starters, leavers, personal and contractual changes, holiday pay, statutory pay
- Ensuring we comply with UK immigration rules for ID and work permits.
- Production of validation & exception reporting
- Production of GL files
- Production of labour report & associated queries
- Dealing with all payroll queries
- P&L queries and related internal accounting journals
- To be fully compliant with SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, student loans, PAYE & NIC
- Dealing with external enquiries from HMRC, DSS/benefits, mortgages, copy payslips & P60.
- Reconciliation of payroll related control accounts
- 3rd party payments & reconciliations
- NMW increases.
- Responsibility for various import routines i.e. salaries, bonuses
What we’d love from you
ABOUT YOU:
- Confident and personable demeanour with the ability to work well under pressure.
- A combination of attention to detail and understanding of the bigger picture.
- Strong organisational and time management skills required.
EXPERIENCE:
- You have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in payroll administration, preferably within an in-house payroll function.
- You pride yourself on delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring the needs of both internal and external stakeholders needs are met promptly and professionally.
- Exceptional phone manner.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in PC applications, including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook, is second nature to you.
Capable of liaising effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization
You excel in managing a varied workload, demonstrating excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
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.
