Payroll Administrator

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator for a fixed-term maternity cover role. We seek a candidate with payroll or finance experience and strong administrative skills to join our team.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
This role starts on Monday 7th April 2025 and is offered as a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Contracted hours are 22.5 hours per week, with typical working hours as follows:

• Monday: 08:30 - 16:30
• Tuesday: 08:30 - 16:30
• Wednesday: 08:30 - 16:30

While the working days are fixed, we offer some flexibility with start and finish times. Please note that this is an on-site role, and remote or hybrid working is not available.

The salary is competitive and will be discussed during the interview process.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to our Group Payroll Manager, be responsible for carrying our administrative support for the weekly and monthly payroll run for the group.
• Utilise the company time and attendance system to export electronic timesheets, manipulate Excel documents and make financial reports, as well as our payroll system to process payments.
• Administer the Company’s workplace pension program, employee perks system, and other payroll-related administration activities.

BENEFITS

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Meals on duty and uniforming
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in our pipeline.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

As recent winners of The Cateys 'People Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the 'Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.

Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle

Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park).

We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• at least one years experience in a payroll or accounting role.
• comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• previous experience using Sage is preferred.
• hotel experience is beneficial.
• be able to work at pace with meticulous attention to detail.
• meet deadlines and effectively prioritise.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.