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Aramark UK is seeking a Payroll Team Leader to join our Payroll function, playing a pivotal role in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of payroll services across a complex and diverse organisation. You'll lead a talented team, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, governance and customer service.\nThis is a full time and permanent role based from our Leeds, Horsforth office.\nWhat we offer:\nSalary of up to £43,000 dependant on experience + benefits package\nYou will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats! \nWe also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks. \nYou will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within! \nAs we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue! \nKey Responsibilities:\nLead and coordinate the end-to-end payroll operation, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly, and within agreed deadlines.\nProvide technical payroll expertise and act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries, legislative matters, pensions, and statutory requirements.\nSupport payroll activities associated with TUPE transfers, acquisitions, mobilisations, and organisational change projects.\nManage, coach, and develop the Payroll team, allocating workloads, driving performance, and promoting best practice across payroll processes.\nEnsure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension legislation, GDPR, and company policies while maintaining robust payroll controls and audit readiness.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives, supporting payroll system enhancements, process standardisation, automation, and operational efficiencies.\nKey Requirements:\nProven experience leading or supervising a payroll team within a complex, high-volume payroll environment.\nStrong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, statutory payments, and year-end processes.\nExperience managing complex payroll queries, escalations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.\nDemonstrable experience supporting TUPE transfers, acquisitions, mobilisations, or other organisational change activities.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.\nStrong experience using payroll and HR systems, with a focus on process improvement, operational efficiency, and continuous service enhancement.\nAt Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.\nAs 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.\nWe are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. 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