Payroll Manager

Ready to take ownership of payroll at one of London’s luxury five-star hotels?

Kerry Robert Associates are representing a key client who are looking for an experienced Hotel Payroll Manager to join a prestigious property, taking full responsibility for payroll within a busy, fully self-accounting hotel. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you’ll be the go-to expert for accurate, compliant and efficient payroll operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the full end-to-end UK payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  
• Overseeing payroll reporting, reconciliations, pensions, HMRC submissions and statutory payments.
  
• Managing service charge calculations and payments.
  
• Working closely with Finance and hotel department heads to resolve queries and improve processes.
  
• Keeping up to date with UK payroll legislation and ensuring deadlines are met.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience managing UK payroll within a hotel environment - this is essential.
  
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions, tax and statutory requirements.
  
• Experience with Fourth Hospitality would be a real advantage.
  
• Excellent Excel skills, exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to manage payroll independently.
  
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment.
  

Benefits

• Salary range from £50,000 to £55,000.
  
• Excellent hotel benefits and perks.
  
• A prestigious London property and a supportive finance team.
  
• A fully on-site role offering genuine ownership and visibility within the business.
  

Important: This role is fully on-site in London. Applicants must have existing UK payroll experience gained within a hotel. Visa sponsorship is not available.

If you’re a hotel payroll specialist ready for your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!