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Senior Manager Payroll & Labour Performance
Role summary
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The Senior Manager, Payroll & Labour Performance is responsible for overseeing accurate, compliant payroll operations and monitoring labour costs and productivity across the hotel. Requirements typically include substantial payroll or finance experience, strong knowledge of UK employment and payroll legislation, advanced Excel and reporting skills, and experience with payroll, HRIS or workforce-management systems. The successful candidate should be analytical, highly organised and discreet when handling sensitive employee information. They will be expected to work closely with Human Resources, Finance and department leaders, provide reliable labour reporting, identify variances, improve processes and meet strict payroll deadlines. Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company known for its refined service, distinctive properties and strong focus on guest experience. The group operates hotels, resorts and residences in major destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is one of the company’s flagship properties, located in Knightsbridge near Hyde Park and leading luxury shopping, cultural and dining attractions. The hotel combines traditional British elegance with Mandarin Oriental’s Asian-inspired approach to service and hospitality. Its workforce includes colleagues across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, spa, engineering, finance and corporate support functions. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to personalised service. The group also promotes learning, career development, diversity and high operational standards across its global portfolio.