Payroll Specialist

5 days ago

Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Yankee Candle Full time

Experience a dynamic career at Yankee Candle as a Payroll Specialist, supporting our EMEA region with high-quality payroll and HR services. Located in the Birmingham area, this role offers a hybrid working system that balances office and home time.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Generalist to join our team in Lichfield. As a key member of our payroll department, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager and HR Manager to provide excellent support for our employees across various locations.

Your primary responsibilities include:

  • Supporting employees in accessing their electronic payslips, P60s, P45s, and P11Ds through the Dayforce platform.
  • Processing payroll input to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
  • Maintaining the Time and Attendance system, reviewing errors and overtime with managers.
  • Managing pension records for all current employees and legacy contracts.
  • Notifying benefits providers for new starters, leavers, and changes.
  • Monitoring and responding to emails through the UK Payroll inbox.
  • Collaborating with the wider HR team to maintain awareness of business changes.
  • Supporting the Payroll Manager with year-end tasks and audit requirements.
  • Providing accurate HR administration for employee lifecycle events, including starters, leavers, and changes.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

  • GCSE Maths and English qualifications or equivalent.
  • A high level of attention to detail.
  • Basic understanding of HR principles.
  • High computer literacy, especially in MS Excel and MS Word.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • A competitive salary range of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Flexible hybrid working system (3 days in the office, 2 days at home per week).
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses for professional development.
  • Corporate Citizenship Philosophies promoting environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices.
  • Employee discounts on iconic brands like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle.
  • An Employee Referral Program offering bonus opportunities.
  • Global Service Anniversary Program recognizing milestone service anniversaries and birthdays.
  • Give@Newell – paid charity activities dedicated to local communities.
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups fostering Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership.
About Us

Newell Brands is a global leader in the consumer goods industry, operating several thousand employees across corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in the EMEA region. Join us and contribute to shaping a brighter future.

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