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Job Description Assistant Payroll ManagerWe have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Payroll Manager to join our People Services team on a 9 month FTC, to support our current Management Team during the transition to a new Payroll System. Reporting into the Payroll Manager you will provide best in class support for all HR processes with services including hire to retire, payroll, Benefits through payroll, P11d,, Management Information, Helpdesk, Business Support and HR & Payroll Systems. The Payroll Service manages the payment of circa 48,000 employees across 2, 4 weekly payrolls, Salaried and Hourly paid employees. The role may be asked to help support with the leading of the teams to provide support and advice to all managers and employees Retail Management, Corporate and Hourly paid employees based in 1600 Sites around the UK. This role provides day to day leadership, development, and coaching to Team Leads and Team members to deliver a great service to our colleagues.The role will be based in our Head Office in Birmingham City Centre with some flexibility to work from home when the role permitsAbout usServing with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you dont realise it! We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, and we set the industry standard. Youll be well rewardedWorking 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around work load and personal commitment33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, weve got you coveredA pension that pays, where well more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary)Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes plus many others26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysOption to buy up to 3 weeks per year additional holidayWhat makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?To us, a career isnt just about clocking in. We really care about our colleagues, and were an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 48,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.What youll be doing as our HR Assistant Payroll ManagerMotivating the wider payroll team to deliver a high quality and efficient payroll serviceDeputising for the Payroll Manager and performing the majority of all pre and post payroll governance tasks for continuity and coverLeading and overseeing the overall control, governance and quality approach to ensure that transactions, regulatory submissions and queries are completed in-line with required timescales and legislationLeading and fostering a continuous improvement culture by empowering the team to identify opportunities and develop solutions to make services easier for the businessManaging all key controls and ensuring compliance with documented controls and ensure evidence is collated in an effective but efficient wayManaging relationships with senior stakeholders to support advice and resolution of any escalated issuesManaging relationships with stakeholders to ensure broader strategy is understood and effective team working across end-to-end processes in HRSupporting the implementation of changes by supporting impact analysis, planning for changes, communications, implementation, and close review of embedding the changeEnsuring quality standards are met and regularly reviewed with frequent monitoring and feedbackLeading a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and regularly questioning and reviewing processes with the TeamWhat youll need to bring to this HR Assistant Payroll Manager roleAt least 3 years experience in a similar role demonstrating a good all round technical ability is essentialDemonstrate a sound knowledge of HMRC legislation including Benefits Through Payroll and Year End processesAbility to work confidently with operators at all levels, challenging where necessaryLeadership of othersCustomer Service skillsRelationship Building for other departments and in managing the resolution of issuesAdvanced Excel skillsSelf motivatedEnquiring mind challenge discrepancies and investigate to resolutionExperience of processing high volume payrolls, in excess of 30,000 employeesExperience of implementation of new payroll systems desirableQualifications RequiredEducated to at least A level or equivalentCIPP Qualified or Studying towards or equivalentAt least 2 years experience of SAP payrollCould you be a great addition to our team? Apply for this Assistant Payroll Manager role today and well be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting future.Closing Date - 11.59pm on Tuesday 9th December 2025