Payroll Advisor (Hospitality)

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of complex hospitality clients across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly frequencies
• Handle tronc and non-tronc arrangements, NMW compliance, salary sacrifice, split shifts, unsocial hours, and variable pay
• Manage high volumes of starters and leavers across zero hours, casual, seasonal, and agency workers
• Process rota and time & attendance data, resolving discrepancies quickly and accurately
• Submit RTI filings, manage HMRC correspondence, and administer pension auto enrolment
• Support multi-site, multi-brand, and multi-entity payrolls, each with their own pay rules
• Advise clients on holiday pay, Working Time Regulations, and statutory payments
• Handle year-end processes: P60s, final submissions, and reconciliations
• Manage payment files via Bacstel and Caxton and operate IRIS Payroll Professional

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on payroll experience: Tronc, NMW compliance, and variable pay, a desirable requirement.
• At least two years in a bureau or client-facing payroll environment
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation: RTI, statutory payments, auto enrolment, Working Time Regulations
• Experience with rota and time & attendance system integrations
• Confident with IRIS Payroll Professional (or similar) and Excel
• Sharp communication skills and the ability to manage a client portfolio independently
• CIPP qualification is a bonus, not a barrier
• Based in or around St. Albans; this is a hybrid role with a genuine office presence (3 days in office)

Job Benefits

• Salary: Transparent pay framework & promotion opportunities to recognise your contributions and performance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus three days off at Christmas.
• Flexible Working: We're committed to a positive work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that prioritises your well-being and flexibility.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Private Health Insurance, Access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
• Professional Subscriptions: Invest in your growth and development.
• Inclusive Employer: Be part of a diverse team with equity, inclusion, and flexibility at the core