At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job DescriptionAre you ready to take the lead in a role that blends payroll expertise with HR support? We’re looking for a confident and capable Payroll and HR Specialist to join our team, helping us deliver smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll services while also supporting our wider HR function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys detail and structure but also thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll lead our payroll team, overseeing the full end-to-end process, from data entry and reporting to pensions, benefits, and statutory payments. You’ll also play a key part in supporting HR tasks like onboarding, contract changes, and employee life cycle management.
In this role, you’ll be the bridge between HR, finance, and other departments, handling audits, resolving queries, and continuously looking for ways to improve how we work. If you enjoy spotting opportunities to streamline processes and enhance accuracy, this role will suit you perfectly.
QualificationsWe’re looking for someone with proven experience in payroll (ideally with team leadership exposure), a strong grasp of UK payroll legislation, and a keen eye for detail. Solid systems experience is essential, as is the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
It’s a varied and rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real impact—both in how we run our processes and how we support our people.
Additional InformationWhat we offer you in return
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
If you're ready to make your mark in the snack world, apply now! We're excited to meet you and welcome you to the Valeo Foods UK family.
Come taste success with us at Valeo Foods UK!
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What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
