Payroll Manager Wembley | £40,000 – £50,000 DOE | Reporting into CEO Are you a Payroll Manager from a multi-site hospitality background who understands the fast pace, high volume, and operational nuances of the industry? We are partnering with a well-established, multi-brand hospitality group employing over 7,000 employees across the UK. With strong leadership, excellent systems, and a long-standing payroll legacy, this is a rare opportunity to step into a well-run function and make it your own. The Package £40,000 – £50,000 DOE 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Office-based role in Wembley Why This Role Stands Out Direct reporting line to the CEO – no red tape, real influence Established, well-trained payroll team of 3 Structured systems and strong processes already in place Supportive IT infrastructure and clear SOPs Genuine progression opportunity to Director level as the business scales Stable, reputable hospitality group with long-standing leadership This is about maintaining excellence while bringing fresh ideas and innovation. You will oversee payroll operations for approximately 7,000 employees across multiple hospitality brands including QSR, hotels and restaurant concepts. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a team of three payroll professionals Oversee high-volume weekly and monthly payroll operations Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, submissions and statutory reporting Maintain compliance with HMRC, pension regulations and right-to-work requirements Manage payroll system integrity and continuous process improvement Act as the main escalation point for complex payroll queries Produce payroll reporting and analysis to support financial reviews Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders You: Are currently a Payroll Manager (not stepping up for the first time) Have experience in multi-site hospitality, QSR, restaurants or hotels Understand hourly vs salaried payroll structures Are comfortable with high-volume, multi-entity payroll environments Can identify industry-specific discrepancies and anomalies quickly Have strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced) Demonstrate analytical thinking and excellent communication skills Take ownership and runs their department like their own business Experience matters more than formal qualifications. What Success Looks Like in 6 to 12 Months Payroll runs seamlessly and on time Zero compliance issues Team operating confidently and independently Clear process improvements introduced Strong relationships built with operations and leadership Trusted advisor to the CEO If you are a hospitality payroll specialist looking for a stable, influential role within a growing group where your voice will be heard at CEO level, we would love to hear from you.

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