HR Data Analyst

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter.

We share a passion for hospitality, it’s at the foundation of everything we do. Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day. We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

We are seeking an experienced HR Data Analyst to play a key role in the successful implementation of SAP Payroll across the business. Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT and external partners, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity and seamless migration of employee and payroll data, helping to deliver a compliant and efficient payroll solution.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional with strong payroll expertise to contribute to a high-profile transformation programme. You will use your analytical skills to identify data issues, support testing activities, provide meaningful insights and help ensure a successful payroll go-live.

This is a 12 month FTC position working hybrid from our Horsforth office. Our ideal start would be the end of October.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 depending on experience
• Generous annual leave that increase in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse, cleanse and validate payroll and employee data to ensure accuracy and integrity throughout the SAP Payroll implementation.
• Support data migration activities, including data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), mapping and reconciliation between legacy and SAP systems.
• Develop and execute data validation processes, identifying and resolving data quality issues, discrepancies and anomalies.
• Support System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Parallel Payroll Testing, ensuring payroll calculations and outputs are accurate.
• Produce and maintain project dashboards, data quality reports and management information to support programme governance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT and external implementation partners to deliver project milestones and resolve data-related issues.
• Ensure payroll data is managed in line with GDPR, payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and company governance standards.
• Provide analytical insights, recommendations and risk assessments to support decision-making and ensure successful project delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience working with payroll data, payroll systems and payroll processes.
• Previous experience supporting a payroll implementation, migration or transformation project.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, investigate and resolve complex data issues.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query and complex formulas, with intermediate SQL capability.
• Experience conducting data validation, reconciliation and payroll testing activities (SIT, UAT and parallel runs).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [email protected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.