Payroll Assistant - UK

Hyatt Regency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary nights

Discounted stays

Free meals on duty

Life Assurance

Service Charge

Laundry service

Headspace access

Food & beverage discount

Career development

Job summary

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is seeking a Payroll Assistant - UK to join our UK finance function and support payroll across our UK Managed Hotels and offices. This role would suit someone who is detail focused, organised and confident working with sensitive information, and who is looking to build their payroll experience within a leading global hospitality company.

You will help ensure payroll information is accurate and processed in line with statutory requirements, company policy and

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, finance administration or HR administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll information for UK Managed Hotels and offices accurately and on time.
• Check regular hours, overtime, starters, leavers and changes of status before payroll input.
• Support monthly and quarterly payroll submissions and statutory requirements.

Job description

Organization- Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

Summary

Payroll Assistant - UK

We are looking for a Payroll Assistant - UK to join our UK finance function and support payroll activity across our UK Managed Hotels and offices. This role would suit someone who is detail focused, organised and confident working with sensitive information, and who is looking to build their payroll experience within a leading global hospitality company.

As Payroll Assistant - UK, reporting into the Payroll Manager UK, you will support with the preparation, processing and administration of payroll for colleagues across our UK Managed Hotels and offices. You will help ensure payroll information is accurate, up to date, correctly authorised and processed in line with statutory requirements, company policy and internal deadlines.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems and people, and who takes pride in providing a reliable and professional payroll service.

Salary: £33,600 + estimated Service Charge of £4,000 per annum.

Location: Based at Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill , near Marble Arch.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday office hours. Hybrid working available , with up to 2 days per week from home.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Payroll Assistant - UK role

• Preparing payroll information for UK Managed Hotels and offices accurately and on time
• Checking regular hours, overtime, starters, leavers and changes of status before payroll input
• Ensuring payroll changes are appropriately authorised and supported by accurate documentation
• Supporting the preparation and checking of monthly and quarterly payroll related submissions, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension and other statutory requirements
• Helping to ensure statutory deductions and other salary deductions are processed correctly and in line with UK legislation and company policy
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring files are organised , up to date and well documented
• Supporting a consistent and aligned payroll approach across UK locations
• Responding to payroll queries in a professional, timely and confidential manner
• Working closely with hotel teams, finance, People / HR teams and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information is accurate and complete
• Identifying ways to improve processes and make better use of payroll systems and automation where possible
• Supporting payroll and people reporting, analysis and information required for monthly financial processes
• Participate in and lead UK Payroll and HR project work as appropriate, supporting the growth of UK locations and helping to align processes, policies, and ways of working across the business.

About You

You will be a highly organised and accurate individual with strong attention to detail and a confidential approach to your work. You will be comfortable working to deadlines, managing multiple priorities and communicating with colleagues at different levels across the business.

Previous experience in payroll, finance administration, HR administration or a similar role would be beneficial, together with strong numerical accuracy and confidence using systems and Microsoft Excel. Previous experience using Fourth would also be beneficial. You will bring a helpful, service focused approach and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

You will be proactive, organised and able to work effectively in a busy environment, while identifying ways to improve processes and support consistent ways of working. Knowledge of UK payroll processes, statutory deductions and employment related payroll requirements would be advantageous. Previous hotel or hospitality experience is highly desirable.

Benefits You Will Enjoy As Payroll Assistant - UK

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Life Assurance
• Service Charge, approximately £4,000 per annum, distributed and paid monthly.
• Complimentary laundering of business attire
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

About Hyatt

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.