Payroll Administrator
Location: Mission Mars Head Office - 8 Hewitt Street, Manchester M15 4BG
Reports to: Finance Manager
Salary: £28-30,000 per annum + up to 30% bonus
About Mission Mars:
Mission Mars is a fast-growing hospitality group with over 1,800 employees across 35 locations, including Albert Hall, Albert's Schloss venues, Albert's Schenke, and Rudy’s Napoletana. We've been voted as a 'World Class' place to work by Best Companies in 2024 and are expanding rapidly; opening a new location every month, and we’re looking for a dedicated Payroll Administrator to help streamline and optimise our payroll processes.
The Role:
As a Payroll Administrator, you'll be a key part of our team, responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll for our venues. You'll handle everything from managing fortnightly and monthly payroll to processing a range of employee benefits and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process fortnightly and monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy across all locations.
- Administer payroll benefits such as TRONC, bonuses, car and gym allowances, pension uploads, and more.
- Handle pay changes, monthly reconciliations, and P11D management.
- Assist with setting up payroll systems for new locations and ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Manage HMRC payments, DEA claims, and child maintenance submissions.
- Support the annual financial audit and gender pay gap reporting.
- Collaborate with site GMs and the People Manager on payroll-related tasks.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in payroll administration, preferably with Fourth (or similar payroll systems).
- High attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple payroll processes seamlessly.
- Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
- Experience with managing benefits, reconciliations, and audits is a plus.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary of £28,000-30,000 per annum depending on experience
- Bonus up to 30% (paid quarterly)
- Company pension
- 50% discount on food & drink at all Mission Mars venues
- Family & friends discount
- Free gig tickets for Albert Hall
- Open plan and fun office in heart of Manchester city centre
- 24/7 access to free, confidential and specialist mental health/wellbeing support
- An independent culture where your ideas matter
- Invites to great parties and social events
- Benefit from our Ground Control social calendar
Ready to take your payroll career to the next level? Apply now and be part of the Mission Mars journey!