At Staycity Group, we bring together two leading aparthotel brands — Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels — united by a shared commitment to modern, flexible hospitality. Across our properties and support teams, our goal is simple: to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and create an environment where our people can do their best work. Whether you’re joining our operations or head office teams, you’ll be part of a fast-growing European hospitality group built on our values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect. We’re a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work — because we believe great hospitality starts with people who feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The role:

We seek a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our team at Staycity Group. The successful candidate will oversee and manage payroll processing for a portfolio of European operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. You will collaborate closely with the finance departments and stakeholders across the group, handle employee inquiries, and implement best practices to optimise payroll efficiency. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong background in payroll management and a keen eye for detail, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Annual Bonus, based on performance and impact

• Paid Maternity, Surrogacy, Adoptive & Paternity leave

• Employer Contributed Pension

• 25 days annual leave plus Good Friday + Christmas Eve

• Hybrid working: 3 Days office & 2 days home + Flexible working hours

• Work from abroad policy (max 2 weeks per year)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Education: Role-relevant higher-education expenses, including tuition and books

• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days with registered charities

• Employee Assistance Program: Support for you and your family when you need it

• Staff rates: From €25 per night - Overnight stays for you and your family and friends

• Long service rewards

• Refer and earn scheme

• TaxSaver commuter scheme

We would love you to have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a payroll manager, preferably managing payroll across multiple European jurisdictions.

• IPASS certified or holding another payroll or finance qualification.

• Knowledge of European payroll compliance, including filings, compliance deductions, and payments.

• Basic accounting knowledge, including payroll accruals, close processes, and reconciliations.

• Excellent English communication skills.

• Experience with systems and tools like Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Bob, and Deputy, and proficiency in Excel.

• Strong execution and organisational skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

What you can do for us:

• Ownership and accountability for a portfolio of European payroll (EU/UK) operations, including payroll processes, procedures, controls and accounting. via our managed payroll service providers in the country, to ensure the delivery of consistent and accurate payroll

• Transform existing processes to establish best-in-class, scalable payroll operations, which meet jurisdictional compliance requirements, deliver outstanding employee support, and support consistent & accurate execution of payroll

• Proactively identify and act on improvement opportunities utilizing best practices, while implementing and leveraging technology to improve operations

• Monitor, control and respond to all employee payroll queries to ensure a timely resolution for each

• Ensure compliance with all country-specific policies, procedures, and reporting obligations

• Provide monthly reporting on variance to budgets/ prior periods and participate in the annual budget process

If you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination, and if you lead with kindness, clarity, and curiosity, we’d love to hear from you.

If you feel you are the right fit, then please click "apply" now! We’d love to hear from you!