Payroll Specialist
1 day ago
Watford
Payroll Specialist – Splendid Hospitality Group 📍 Watford (hybrid flexibility) | 💼 Full-time | Permanent Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing, family-run hospitality groups! We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our friendly and dedicated team. In this role, you’ll manage the end-to-end payroll process for around 2,000 employees across our diverse portfolio — including hotels, restaurants, and care homes. You’ll ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payrolls across multiple pay frequencies, working closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver a seamless payroll experience. You’ll also help shape process improvements, enhance system efficiency, and be a key point of contact for payroll queries. 🏨 About Splendid Hospitality Group: We build and operate an exceptional portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and care homes across the UK—from London to Edinburgh, Bristol to York. Our properties include: 🏆 The 5-star Hilton London Bankside 🌟 The Grand Hotel, York 🏨 The UK’s first Four Points Flex by Sheraton in London Euston 🏨 9 IHG hotels, including boutique Hotel Indigos 🏨 6 Accor properties 🍗 38 KFC restaurants in the Midlands & North East 🏥 3 care homes in Sussex 🔍 The role: • Own the full payroll cycle — processing, validation, compliance, and reporting., • Manage statutory payments (SSP, SMP, pensions) and ensure HMRC compliance., • Collaborate across teams to maintain data accuracy and improve processes., • Support audits, reconciliations, and payroll cost reporting., • Drive system improvements and maintain process documentation. 👤 About you • Proven experience managing end-to-end payrolls in a multi-site or complex business (hospitality or care sector a plus)., • In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension auto-enrolment., • Strong Excel and payroll system skills (experience with Fourth is advantageous)., • Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills., • CIPP qualification (or working towards) desirable. Why You’ll Love Working With Us • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Free parking, • Hotel discounts & F&B savings across all properties, • Learning & Development programmes and apprenticeships, • Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support), • Opportunities to grow within one of the UK’s most diverse hospitality groups Ready to Join the Splendid Family? If this sounds like your next step, hit Apply — it only takes a minute! Once we’ve reviewed your CV, successful candidates will be invited for a conversation to learn more about you, your experience, and what makes Splendid such a great place to work. 💜 Splendid Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.