Group Payroll Supervisor

At Hollywood Bowl Group, we’re all about creating brilliant experiences, for our customers and our teams.

Behind every smooth-running payday is a payroll function that’s accurate, compliant, and people-focused… and that’s where you come in.

We’re now looking for a Group Payroll Supervisor to lead our payroll operations across the UK and Canada.

• Access to our Electric Vehicle scheme
• 22 days holiday + additional days with length of service
• 50% off food when you are working in centres
• Optional pension plan
• Ongoing training and development with access to development programmes and apprenticeship schemes
• Free games vouchers every month
• 30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
• Opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan
• Financial long service awards
• A £15 donation to our charity partner when you complete your induction
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits

• Leading and delivering the payroll strategy across the UK and Canada
• Managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and full legislative compliance
• Reviewing and approving payroll calculations, benefits, pensions and statutory payments
• Overseeing payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audits
• Coordinating year-end activities including statutory filings and tax documentation
• Managing and developing two Payroll Administrators

• Proven payroll leadership experience, including managing or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, pensions, statutory payments)
• Exposure to Canadian payroll legislation is highly desirable
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms and payroll reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• A confident decision-maker with the ability to take ownership and resolve issues independently

At Hollywood Bowl Group, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.