Searchlight Ventures is the group company for The Light Cinemas, Light Entertainment and All Star Lanes. We operate a growing network of cinema, entertainment and hospitality venues across the UK, bringing together film, leisure activities, food and drink to create memorable experiences for our guests.
With a focus on excellence, collaboration and employee development, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture
As the business continues to expand we are now looking for approachable and detail orientated HR & Payroll Coordinator to join People Team in our Soho Support Office.
About the role:
As a HR & Payroll Coordinator you will take ownership of monthly and fortnightly payroll process, be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee relations (ER) queries for managers and employees. You will also support the smooth running of our Support Office with ad-hoc duties as required.
What you will be doing:
- Manage and process monthly and fortnightly payroll, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
- Maintain and update employee records, including starters, leavers, and changes
- Respond to payroll and HR queries, escalating complex issues when needed
- Act as first point of contact for employee relations matters
- Provide guidance on absence, performance, and HR policies
- Support onboarding processes and documentation
- Produce reports for payroll, HR checks, and projects
- Deliver general HR administrative support
- Assist with day-to-day office operations, including facilities and supplies
- Help maintain an organised and welcoming office environment
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary and benefits packag
- Free cinema tickets, discounts on food, drink and leisure activities across our venues
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Wagestream – access your hard earned £££ whenever you need,
- Health & Wellbeing support,
- Mental Health advice via Hospitality Action,
- Hybrid working (1 day from home) and a supportive office environment
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Ongoing training, learning and career development opportunities
- The chance to be part of a collaborative and people-focused team during an exciting time of growth
About You:
- Previous experience in an HR/Payroll administration role, ideally in a hospitality or retail environment.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and common calculations.
- Confident in advising managers and employees alike on day-to-day ER issues.
- Comfortable using HR systems, with the ability to learn new processes quickly.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially when working with payroll data.
- Approachable, supportive and able to build strong working relationships.
- Flexible and willing to support wider Support Office management when needed.
If you’re a people-focused, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Our dedicated Recruitment Team will review every application, and get in touch to arrange a chat with suitable candidates.
If we don’t feel like you are the right match for now, we will make sure to let you know, however detailed feedback won’t be provided at this stage.