Group Payroll Manager - Retail

About Tripadvisor  The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork.   About the Role   We’re looking for a Software Engineer II (Android) to join our fast-growing mobile team. This role is open to candidates based within a commutable distance (generally within 1–2 hours) of one of our office hubs in Oxford or London. We embrace flexibility in where and how work gets done and also value meaningful in-person moments to connect and collaborate. You can expect a remote-first working model with periodic in-person gatherings at your closest office for team connection, planning, or other key moments. Within Tripadvisor Experiences we have a fun and friendly environment where the key objective is getting things done. Working closely alongside product managers and designers, our engineers are part of the full process from software design, to code, to test, to deployment and back again. Most of our engineers release code to production every few days and we have a daily release cycle.   What You'll Do At Tripadvisor Experiences, our Engineers are versatile problem-solvers who thrive on a wide range of technical challenges. This is a Android-focused, full-stack role where you'll primarily work on Android systems, with occasional back-end projects. You don’t need to be an expert with everything — if you're eager to learn, we’ll support you on the job and help you grow your skills. Our tech stack includes Kotlin, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, Cursor and GraphQL in a modular layout that follows the clean-architecture concept with MVVM.   * Code! Our engineers focus on doing what they enjoy most and do best, writing code * Touch code at every level – while the focus is app development, you’ll also have opportunities to work on backend microservices * Collaborate closely with Product and design teams to define feature specifications and develop high quality deliverables for our customers * Take responsibility for all aspects of software engineering, from design to implementation, development experience, QA and maintenance * Work alongside other engineering groups located around the world     Skills & Experience   * Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making in day-to-day work. * Proven ability to operate effectively with a global-first mindset * Experience of developing an Android app and familiarity with mobile web and back-end technologies would be beneficial * At least 3 years’ experience of commercial software development, solving different kinds of technical problems * Experience with reactive programming in native mobile platforms * Willingness and ability to take on new technologies * Ability to break down complex problems into simple solutions * High quality verbal and written communication skills * Sense of ownership and pride in your work.       What We Offer  * Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonuses * “Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Tripadvisor Group takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like or as required by your team. * Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. * Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. * Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. * Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. * Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. * Employee assistance program. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges. * Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. * Generous referral bonuses. Help us grow and be rewarded with generous awards for referring successful candidates.   Our Cultural Pillars: Traveler first We exist to create value for our customer, the traveler. We enable our suppliers and partners to unlock this value. Their collective behaviors and insights are what drives us.  Execution is our edge We act fast, experiment, learn from failure, iterate, and improve the solutions of tomorrow across every aspect of our business. Our execution is agile, data-driven, prioritised, and built to scale. We assume no problem is someone else’s problem and finish what can be done today, knowing tomorrow will bring fresh challenges.  We succeed together The best outcomes are driven by empathic, humble, and diverse subject matter experts working toward shared goals. We collaborate relentlessly, challenge assumptions, give actionable feedback, and set each other up for success through empowered teams with a clear charter. We transparently take ownership of our growth, individually and as a team. We celebrate the quality of our effort, our learnings, and our collective achievements.     We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at AccessibleRecruiting@tripadvisor.com. If you have any additional questions about careers at Tripadvisor you can email us at recruitment@tripadvisor.com. We have all the answers!       #LI-SM1 #Viator #LI-Remote

Senior Conference & Events Manager- We are looking for the master of the "big picture" who also happens to have the eye for detail. As our Senior Conference & Events Manager you'll be the go to for all things operations and events. This isn't just about ticking boxes; it’s about leading the charge in creating seamless, "wow" moments for our clients and their guests while keeping the engine room running like a well-oiled machine. From the high-stakes energy of live corporate events to the behind-the-scenes magic of maintenance, you’ll be the go-to leader making sure every square inch of our space shines. If you’re a pro at juggling logistics, inspiring a diverse team, and turning "good" feedback into "where do i sign for next year" status, we want to meet you! Whilst we work in the world of events our operations are usually Monday-Friday, flexibility is key in our world!    What We Look For:  * Commercial & financial management: Assisting in the running a profitable venue to help towards the company vision * Operational management: Understanding and managing the Client Service and Conference Service departments and teams * Client management: Maintaining excellent client relations to ensure a successful venue * Leadership: Build and maintain an excellent team to deliver the best service What You’ll Do: Day to day operations: * Overall responsibility for the Events Operations * Responsible for the Events operations team and Conference Services Team in all aspects of the operation * Manage the external cleaning contract with monthly review and consistent monitoring * Manage and drive forward the yearly, monthly and unplanned maintenance requirements * Ensure that each department works to maintain the highest standards of delivery and customer service in accordance with the company’s standards of performance policy * Constantly monitor and review of Front of House operations systems, implementing improvements as appropriate * To review and manage the Health & Safety of the venue * Direct management of the Events operations team and Conference Services Team and oversee staff rotas * To ensure effective communication between all FOH departments and with the wider venue Looking after our guests: * Deliver the highest levels of customer service across all events  * Constantly seek and monitor client feedback, ensuring that records are being kept up to date * Manage and act upon feedback by providing action plans for improvement * To ensure any complaints are dealt with professionally * To achieve 90% result in Venue Verdict customer feedback and 9-10 Net Promoter score Looking after the purse strings: * Possess a clear understanding of the company business plan and be responsible for ensuring that all targets relating to FOH are keep in line with the overall objectives * Ensure that all tracking and stock control systems are in place with effective stock rotation and monthly counts * Control purchases order systems with operations * Manage all invoicing and inventory * Labour management, ensuring we have the right people in the right places  Who We Are: Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather.  It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers.  With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities. Learn more at https://convene.com/ [https://convene.com/].  We’re Here For You:  Health and Wellness * Private medical insurance * Subsidised eye care * Subsidised fitness membership * Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme Time Off and Work-Life Balance * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay * Financial Support and Benefits * Bonus scheme * Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education * Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme Professional Development and Recognition * Continuous professional and personal development support * Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones Community and Impact * Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives * The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.  #LI-CD1