Payroll Administrator

Mission Mars; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Mars, a leading hospitality group, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to take full ownership of its payroll function. This role involves processing payroll across multiple locations, managing benefits, and ensuring compliance while contributing to a fast-paced culture. With a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 and up to 30% bonus, the position offers exciting development opportunities within a growing team.

Benefits

50% discount on food & drink

Company pension

24/7 mental health support

Open-plan office

Invites to social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience running payroll in a multi-site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems.
• Exceptional accuracy and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process for all employees.
• Administer various payroll-related benefits.
• Manage compliance with statutory reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Fourth payroll system

Job description

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Reports to:Finance Manager

Salary:£30,000 – £35,000 per annum + up to 30% bonus

About Mission Mars

Mission Mars is an award-winning, fast-growing hospitality group with over 1,800 team members across 35 locations – including Albert Hall, Albert’s Schloss, Albert’s Schenke, and Rudy’s Napoletana. Voted aWorld Classplace to work by Best Companies in 2024, we’re scaling quickly with new venues opening every month.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talentedPayroll Administratorto takecomplete ownershipof our payroll function. This is astandalone position– an exciting opportunity for someone who’s ready to step up and take full end-to-end responsibility for payroll across the entire business.

The Role

As ourPayroll Administrator, you will be fully accountable for delivering timely, accurate and compliant payroll services across both fortnightly and monthly pay cycles. This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape the payroll function within a fast-paced and people-focused business.

You’ll be trusted to run the full payroll process independently – from data input and reconciliations to benefits administration and reporting – while working closely with stakeholders in Finance and People.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payroll for all Mission Mars employees across multiple locations.
• Administer a wide range of payroll-related benefits including TRONC, bonuses, car and gym allowances, pension uploads, and more.
• Process all payroll changes, ensuring accurate and timely updates to employee records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and oversee the production of P11Ds and other statutory documents.
• Manage HMRC submissions, payments, and deductions (including DEA and child maintenance).
• Play a key role in setting up payroll systems and processes for new venue openings.
• Support with the annual financial audit, gender pay gap reporting, and compliance checks.
• Act as a point of contact for GMs and the People Team for all payroll-related queries and updates.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience running payroll – ideally in a multi-site hospitality or retail environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems (experience with Fourth is highly desirable).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and build trusted relationships.
• Experience with benefits administration, statutory reporting, and payroll reconciliations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £30-35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Bonus up to 30% (paid quarterly)
• Company pension
• 50% discount on food & drink at all Mission Mars venues
• Family & friends discount
• Open plan and fun office in heart of Manchester city centre
• 24/7 access to free, confidential and specialist mental health/wellbeing support
• An independent culture where your ideas matter
• Invites to great parties and social events
• Benefit from our Ground Control social calendar

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitality

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