A leading food company in Chiswick is seeking a Payroll Officer for maternity cover, working 3 days a week. This role involves managing payroll for approximately 370 employees across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and improving payroll processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK laws, and is confident in using payroll systems like Dayforce. Monthly site visits are required, fostering direct interaction with employees and management.
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
A leading food company in Chiswick is seeking a Payroll Officer for maternity cover, working 3 days a week. This role involves managing payroll for approximately 370 employees across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and improving payroll processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK laws, and is confident in using payroll systems like Dayforce. Monthly site visits are required, fostering direct interaction with employees and management.
Posted Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 01:00 Payroll Officer (Maternity Cover - 3 Days per Week) Chiswick + monthly site visits Fixed-term contract Payroll at Mizkan isn't just about pressing a button once a month. It's about getting it right, understanding the story behind the numbers, and using the systems at your disposal properly. We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our HR team on a maternity cover contract. You'll take ownership of our monthly payroll for around 370 employees, spread across multiple UK sites, with different overtime rules, working patterns, and real operational complexity. This is a role for someone who knows payroll, enjoys problem-solving and wants to improve the way our systems work. What the role looks like: For around 10 days each month, you'll be deep in payroll: Running our monthly payroll across multiple sites Checking Time & Attendance data and overtime approvals Making sure we're compliant with UK payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements Explaining payroll variances month-to-month and partnering with Finance on reconciliations The rest of the time? Improving how we use Dayforce Helping managers understand payroll and Time & Attendance better This isn't a "sit behind a desk" role. You'll: Visit one of our sites around once a month Run drop-ins or go out onto the floor to speak to people Be confident explaining payroll, not hiding from questions What we're looking for You'll likely be someone who: Has at least 2 years' experience running UK payroll end-to-end Has strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation (NMW, pensions, HMRC) Is confident using payroll systems (Dayforce ideal, but Workday/Oracle or similar is fine) Enjoys improving systems and processes Is confident, approachable, and comfortable working with both sites and senior stakeholders If you like modern payroll, smart systems and real ownership, it could be a great role for you! The practical bits 3 days per week with one day in the office (flexible on days of work across Monday to Thursday) Based in Chiswick, with monthly travel to one of our sites (Bury St Edmunds or Middleton) Fixed-term maternity cover Supportive handover and strong internal support from our HR and Finance teams
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Posted Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 01:00 Payroll Officer (Maternity Cover - 3 Days per Week) Chiswick + monthly site visits Fixed-term contract Payroll at Mizkan isn't just about pressing a button once a month. It's about getting it right, understanding the story behind the numbers, and using the systems at your disposal properly. We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our HR team on a maternity cover contract. You'll take ownership of our monthly payroll for around 370 employees, spread across multiple UK sites, with different overtime rules, working patterns, and real operational complexity. This is a role for someone who knows payroll, enjoys problem-solving and wants to improve the way our systems work. What the role looks like: For around 10 days each month, you'll be deep in payroll: Running our monthly payroll across multiple sites Checking Time & Attendance data and overtime approvals Making sure we're compliant with UK payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements Explaining payroll variances month-to-month and partnering with Finance on reconciliations The rest of the time? Improving how we use Dayforce Helping managers understand payroll and Time & Attendance better This isn't a "sit behind a desk" role. You'll: Visit one of our sites around once a month Run drop-ins or go out onto the floor to speak to people Be confident explaining payroll, not hiding from questions What we're looking for You'll likely be someone who: Has at least 2 years' experience running UK payroll end-to-end Has strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation (NMW, pensions, HMRC) Is confident using payroll systems (Dayforce ideal, but Workday/Oracle or similar is fine) Enjoys improving systems and processes Is confident, approachable, and comfortable working with both sites and senior stakeholders If you like modern payroll, smart systems and real ownership, it could be a great role for you! The practical bits 3 days per week with one day in the office (flexible on days of work across Monday to Thursday) Based in Chiswick, with monthly travel to one of our sites (Bury St Edmunds or Middleton) Fixed-term maternity cover Supportive handover and strong internal support from our HR and Finance teams