Payroll Administrator
KFC UK & IWelcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.
We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.
Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.
All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Payroll Administrator role sits within a 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 WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING
- Manage two salaried payrolls, processing starters, leavers, promotions, tax code updates, working hour changes, court orders and statutory leave.
- Produce validation and exception reports to ensure payroll accuracy.
- Verify right-to-work documentation for new employees and support Home Office compliance.
- Issue employee offer packs and contracts through DocuSign.
- Prepare costing reports and process payroll journals.
- Administer pensions and third-party payments
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts.
- Provide exceptional payroll support to all employees.
WHAT WE 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 2-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.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.
From flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.
You’ll get:
- Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London). This role is remote based but occasional visits to our RSC will be required.
- Up to 11% company pension contributions
- Fri-Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday
- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols) a
- 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
- Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
- Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options
- Study support, income protection, life cover & more
- And yes - 25% off the chicken
Because real ones deserve real rewards.
THE ROAD TO BECOMING A REAL ONE...
- Apply (Go on... do it) – send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions.
- Intro call with our Talent Team
- F2F Interview with Hiring Manager + Payroll Lead
KFC FOR EVERYONE:
Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work.
Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups from all industries.
If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.
Ready?
We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.
Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.
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