Assistant Payroll Manager

Mitchells & Butlers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to lead a payroll team and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation. The ideal candidate will have significant payroll experience, strong leadership abilities, and advanced Excel skills. The role offers flexible working options and competitive benefits including healthcare and generous leave. Join us and contribute to a key transition in our payroll system.

Benefits

33% off at all our brands

Pension that pays more than match contributions

Private healthcare and dental plan

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a similar role demonstrating a good all round technical ability.
• Sound knowledge of HMRC legislation including Benefits Through Payroll.
• Experience of processing high volume payrolls, in excess of 30,000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Motivating the payroll team to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
• Deputising for the Payroll Manager for governance tasks.
• Leading and overseeing overall control and governance.

Skills

Leadership of others

Customer Service skills

Advanced Excel skills

Relationship Building

Self motivated

Enquiring mind

Education

'A' level or equivalent

CIPP Qualified or Studying towards

Experience of SAP payroll

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Payroll Manager to join our People Services team on a 9 month FTC, to support our current Management Team during the transition to a new Payroll System. Reporting into the Payroll Manager you will provide best in class support for all HR processes with services including hire to retire, payroll, Benefits through payroll, P11d,, Management Information, Helpdesk, Business Support and HR & Payroll Systems. The Payroll Service manages the payment of circa 48,000 employees across 2, 4 weekly payrolls, Salaried and Hourly paid employees. The role may be asked to help support with the leading of the team's to provide support and advice to all managers and employees - Retail Management, Corporate and Hourly paid employees based in 1600 Sites around the UK. This role provides day to day leadership, development, and coaching to Team Leads and Team members to deliver a great service to our colleagues.

The role will be based in our Head Office in Birmingham City Centre with some flexibility to work from home when the role permits

About us

Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you don't realise it! We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, and we set the industry standard.

You’ll be well rewarded

• Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around work load and personal commitment
• 33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether it's date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered
• A pension that pays, where we'll more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary)
• Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes plus many others
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 3 weeks per year additional holiday

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn't just about 'clocking in'. We really care about our colleagues, and we're an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 48,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.

What you’ll be doing as our HR Assistant Payroll Manager

• Motivating the wider payroll team to deliver a high quality and efficient payroll service
• Deputising for the Payroll Manager and performing the majority of all pre and post payroll governance tasks for continuity and cover
• Leading and overseeing the overall control, governance and quality approach to ensure that transactions, regulatory submissions and queries are completed in-line with required timescales and legislation
• Leading and fostering a continuous improvement culture by empowering the team to identify opportunities and develop solutions to make services easier for the business
• Managing all key controls and ensuring compliance with documented controls and ensure evidence is collated in an effective but efficient wayManaging relationships with senior stakeholders to support advice and resolution of any escalated issues
• Managing relationships with stakeholders to ensure broader strategy is understood and effective team working across end-to-end processes in HR
• Supporting the implementation of changes by supporting impact analysis, planning for changes, communications, implementation, and close review of embedding the change
• Ensuring quality standards are met and regularly reviewed with frequent monitoring and feedback
• Leading a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and regularly questioning and reviewing processes with the Team

What you’ll need to bring to this HR Assistant Payroll Manager role

At least 3 years experience in a similar role demonstrating a good all round technical ability is essential

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of HMRC legislation including Benefits Through Payroll and Year End processes

Ability to work confidently with operators at all levels, challenging where necessary

Leadership of others

Customer Service skills

Relationship Building - for other departments and in managing the resolution of issues

Advanced Excel skills

Self motivated

Enquiring mind - challenge discrepancies and investigate to resolution

Experience of processing high volume payrolls, in excess of 30,000 employees

Experience of implementation of new payroll systems desirable

Qualifications Required

• Educated to at least 'A' level or equivalent
• CIPP Qualified or Studying towards or equivalent
• At least 2 years experience of SAP payroll

Could you be a great addition to our team? Apply for this Assistant Payroll Manager role today and we'll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting future.

Closing Date - 11.59pm on Tuesday 9th December 2025