Payroll and HR Executive

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the hospitality space is seeking a Payroll and HR Specialist for a hybrid role. You will be responsible for payroll management, benefits administration, and various HR support functions across multiple entities. This position offers training on payroll systems and opportunities for professional growth, complemented by attractive benefits including a bonus, pension, and healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Dental

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software is essential.
• Familiarity with Fourth or Dayforce is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage employee benefit schemes and coordinate enrolment processes.
• Support onboarding for new hires and maintain HRIS systems.

Skills

Payroll Management

Compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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If you are a Payroll and HR Specialist in the hospitality space, this is an incredible opportunity to join a growing company with a friendly and sociable HR team. This is a new position in a business with low staff turnover, working across multiple entities to manage Payroll, Benefits, and HR functions.

You will receive training on the current system and play a key role in implementing a new Payroll system that will improve efficiency and enhance your CV.

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office at well-furnished offices in Mayfair, overlooking Green Park. Benefits include a Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Dental, 25 days holiday, and other perks.

The role of Payroll, Benefits & HR Specialist involves managing payroll across the UK entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective administration of employee benefits.

Ideal candidates will have experience or interest in working in a fast-paced growth environment within the hospitality sector.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Payroll Management

• Process end-to-end payroll for 2-5 entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage different payroll cycles and requirements, ensuring smooth operations and deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions.
• Maintain employee records in HR and payroll systems, keeping data up-to-date.
• Calculate variable payments like overtime, bonuses, and commissions accurately.
• Collaborate with department heads to update systems for absences, leave, etc.
• Update knowledge base on statutory payments and advise employees accordingly.
• Liaise with HR and finance for accurate records and deductions.
• Handle salary sacrifice deductions with proper documentation.
• Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees.
• Prepare reports for management and external bodies like HMRC and pension providers.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and regulations.

Benefits Administration

• Manage employee benefits schemes, including medical insurance, dental, cycle to work, nursery schemes, and season ticket loans.
• Coordinate pension scheme enrolment and auto-enrolment in line with UK law.
• Track pension entitlements and communicate updates to employees.
• Manage relationships with benefits providers and brokers.
• Lead benefits renewal and open enrolment processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment and benefits legislation, including P11D reporting and HMRC guidelines.

HR Support & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding for new hires, ensuring a smooth process.
• Draft offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain employee records in HRIS systems.
• Support broader HR operations for a consistent employee experience.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll and benefits processes comply with UK laws and regulations.
• Submit statutory filings like RTI, P60s, P45s, and P11Ds on time.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, GDPR, and health and safety regulations.
• Support audits related to payroll and benefits.
• Prepare and submit Gender Pay Gap reports.

Other

• Attend training sessions as required.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and appearance.
• Follow the Health & Safety at Work Act.

If you're looking for a role with growth and advancement opportunities, this position is ideal. Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software is essential; familiarity with Fourth or Dayforce is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and excellent attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.