Overview

Payroll Specialist – Ashby de la Zouch (Hybrid – 3 days on site). Initially on-site full-time during training, typically around 3 months. Join our snack-loving team at KP Snacks.

About the role

You’ll take ownership of delivering an accurate, efficient and confidential payroll service that meets the needs of colleagues and line managers. This role is key to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while providing a seamless service experience across the business. You’ll work closely with our Payroll Manager, HR teams and wider stakeholders to improve processes, respond to queries and support cross-functional projects. If you’re proactive, detail-focused and passionate about making payroll work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual salary of circa. £30,000 depending on experience.
• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Lead monthly payroll processing and reconciliation with accuracy and ownership
• Tackle complex calculations and statutory submissions with confidence
• Collaborate with HR and business teams to improve processes and resolve queries
• Make a real impact on payroll reporting, compliance and colleague experience
• Learn and grow through system development and continuous improvement initiatives

Who are we?

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

Inclusion and accessibility

We’re committed to inclusion. We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Practical skills in Excel and payroll systems – helping the team work smarter
• Relevant experience in payroll, HR or finance – transferable skills are welcome
• Bonus points for CIPP membership or experience with system automation
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement