About Us

McDonalds 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. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Department Overview

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Payroll Advisor to join our Finance team. This isn’t just a processing role – we’re seeking someone with a solid fundamental understanding of end to end payroll operations, who can confidently navigate the full payroll lifecycle and contribute to continuous improvement.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy solving complex payroll challenges and want to play a pivotal role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, this could be your next move.

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, plus two monthly payrolls for our salaried staff. You’ll be involved in everything from running payroll cycles and resolving queries to supporting system implementations and shaping future processes.

Duties

Oversee and execute accurate, timely payroll for both fortnightly and monthly cycles
Resolve payroll queries with professionalism and a customer-first mindset
Support the implementation of new systems and processes, including our transition to Zellis ResourceLink
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet department-wide goals
Safeguard payroll data integrity and security
Assist with year-end processing, reporting, and compliance

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

Minimum 2 years' experience in full end-to-end payroll
CIPP qualification preferred (or working towards it)
Strong grasp of UK payroll and pension legislation
Experience with Zellis HCM ResourceLink is a plus
Experience in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and problem-solving
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Familiarity with SOX controls, RRS, PowerBI, or system implementation is advantageous

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 McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonalds 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 McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds 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 McDonalds or elsewhere.

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