Our Story
In July 2019, Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules to become the global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. Together, the merged company now represents the world’s largest and only provider of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management solutions for customers across the globe and of all sizes, from a single location or franchisee restaurant to a global restaurant or hotel chain. The combined company’s complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution suite including scheduling, time & attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory management / procurement, HR / benefits and payroll services now serves customers in 120,000 locations worldwide and is supported by a dedicated, unified team across offices in the US, UK, Bulgaria, China, Australia, and UAE.
Interested in joining our smart, fun, and talented team?
Position Overview
Senior operational leadership role with full accountability for the quality, compliance, and performance of Fourth’s UK payroll service delivery. This is a strategic position — the Director sets the direction for how the function operates, continuously raising the bar on service quality, efficiency, and team capability.
Owns end-to-end payroll: accuracy, compliance, client service, technology, and team development
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
UK Payroll Compliance & Regulatory Governance
Maintain Fourth’s UK payroll compliance framework: PAYE, RTI, NI, statutory payments, auto-enrolment
Operational Excellence & Service Delivery
Define, implement, and continuously improve payroll processing policies, procedures, and controls
Systems, Technology & Process Optimisation
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across HR, Finance, Product, Technology, and Sales
Partner with the SVP, EMEA and peer directors on org design, headcount planning, and investment prioritisation
Preferred Experience and/or Qualifications
Essential
Deep, current knowledge of UK payroll legislation: PAYE, RTI, National Insurance, statutory payments, auto-enrolment, HMRC compliance
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field; postgraduate qualification an advantage
Benefits
Holidays. We all need to rest so you get 25 basic holidays with the option to grow up to 30 with service + your birthday off + bank holidays!
️ ️Flexible working! Use our flexible working hours and hybrid working environments to manage it.
️ Wellness activities and a lot of pampering included. On top of that, you can add gym subscription discounts.
Laptop and equipment.
Healthcare expense claim tools!
Like in life, at work we also want you to grow with certifications.
Annual meet ups!
Enhanced parenting scheme!
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan provided.
Pension and life insurance? Several, for you to choose what looks convenient.
On demand pay tools for you to be able to access salary even before the end of the month!
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Fourth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, age, national origin, military status, religion, or disability or any other legally protected status.
