HR & Payroll Manager

Here at Byron, we’re on a mission to make the world a more fun place, one burger at a time. We’re looking for people who love burgers and know how to have a good time to come and join us. In our employees, we want to see someone who is confident and fun, cares about the details, has high empathy for our guests, loves burgers, beers, and of course Byron, but overall, they’ll be the ultimate Team Player.

To undertake any role at Byron, you’ll live and breathe our behaviours:

• Smile
• Execute Flawlessly
• Charm Them
• Know Your Stuff
• Help Your Mates

Your Role

The HR & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources and payroll operations, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, accurate and timely payroll processing, and effective people management practices across the business.

HR Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee life cycle including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, and performance management.
• Maintain and update HR policies in line with current legislation.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal policies.
• Oversee right to work checks and maintain accurate employee records.
• Support learning and development initiatives across the business.
• Monitor employee engagement, absence, and retention trends.

Payroll Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Calculate wages, holiday pay, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.), and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations including PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions.
• Process starters, leavers, and changes to employee pay.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee pension auto-enrolment and re-enrolment processes.
• Produce payroll reports for senior management.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in HR and Payroll management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, PAYE, and statutory requirements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using HR and payroll systems (Fourth).

Personal Attributes

• Professional and confidential approach.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proactive and adaptable.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).
• Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) – desirable.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to support multiple sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 50% off Byron Food.
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.