Payroll Advisor

About Us

McDonald’s has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Hybrid Working

This role is based in our East Finchley office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

Job Title: Payroll Advisor  

Location: London-based with hybrid working 

We’re looking for a detail-driven and proactive Payroll Advisor to join our Finance team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and want to play a key role in making sure our people are paid accurately and on time, this could be the role for you. 

As a Payroll Advisor, you’ll be part of a well-established team responsible for processing payroll for over 20,000 crew members every fortnight, as well as two monthly payrolls for our salaried staff. No two days are the same, one day you might be running payroll cycles, the next resolving queries or supporting a new system rollout. 

You’ll also have the chance to contribute to exciting projects, suggest improvements, and help shape how we do things all while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time 
• Manage and resolve payroll queries with a high standard of customer service 
• Help implement new systems and processes, including our transition to Zellis ResourceLink 
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to department-wide goals 
• Maintain the integrity and security of payroll data 
• Assist with year-end processing and compliance 

What You’ll Need: 

• 2+ years of payroll experience 
• Experience with Zellis HCM ResourceLink (essential) 
• Strong knowledge of payroll and pension legislation 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment 
• A continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving skills 
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) 
• Familiarity with SOX controls, RRS, PowerBI, or system implementation (a plus) 

What You’ll Get: 

• Competitive salary, bonus, and cash allowance 
• Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office 
• Free lunch, gym access, and industry-leading benefits 
• Access to world-class learning and development 
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice matters 

Company Vision and Culture…

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.”

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