Group Payroll Manager

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Group Payroll Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure the smooth operation of payroll for thousands of employees across various sectors. This role offers the chance to develop best practices, maintain compliance with regulations, and foster relationships with key stakeholders. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this company provides a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including discounted stays and a comprehensive employee assistance program. If you are passionate about payroll management and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Apprenticeship programmes

Learning and Development opportunities

Heavily discounted hotel stays

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

33 holiday days

Automatic enrolment into pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll for large teams and multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a payroll team of 4, ensuring accurate payroll processing for 2,500 employees.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and best practices.

Skills

Payroll Management

KPI Setting and Reviewing

Compliance Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

CIPP Qualification

Degree in Finance or Business

Job description

Job Opening: Group Payroll Manager

We are seeking a skilled Group Payroll Manager to lead a team of 4 staff members, including 3 Payroll Administrators and 1 Assistant Payroll Manager. The role involves setting and reviewing KPIs, ensuring SLA adherence, and providing expert guidance and support to the payroll team and the wider group. This includes developing best practices, policies, and procedures.

The Payroll Manager will oversee the smooth, efficient, and accurate operation of payroll for up to 2,500 employees across hotels, restaurants, and care homes, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain compliance with all company and regulatory requirements related to employee pay and benefits, and foster strong, trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

We strive to create a welcoming and supportive work environment where our team members enjoy coming to work. You will have opportunities for personal development through interactions within our corporate and hotel teams, and for those interested in career growth, various pathways within the business are available. Our benefits include:

• Free Parking
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Learning and Development opportunities via Leadership Development Programmes
• Heavily discounted hotel stays and food & beverage discounts at all our properties
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, wellbeing, and financial support
• Life Assurance
• 33 holiday days
• Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension scheme