Part-Time Payroll Lead - Very Remote Working

Robertson Bell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Lead to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. This role allows for flexibility in working hours (22 hours per week) and most team members work remotely. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in payroll administration for organizations with over 200 staff, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. Competitive salary and generous annual leave are included.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study support

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processes for organizations with 200+ staff.
• Strong background in payroll administration and pensions.
• Speed and accuracy in handling payroll data and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership as the payroll lead, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Deliver accurate payroll and pension administration.
• Manage contracts, pay changes, and variance letters.
• Oversee administration of leavers and loans.
• Resolve payroll and people administration queries efficiently.

Skills

Payroll administration

Compliance with HMRC

Data accuracy

Conflict resolution

Job description

Part-Time Payroll Lead - Very Remote Working

Are you an experienced payroll professional ready to take the lead on end-to-end processes? Do you want a role where you can own payroll delivery and provide expert support to colleagues? Are you looking for a part-time position with responsibility, variety, and flexibility? If so, read on!

We are working with a not-for-profit organisation that delivers vital support and services to communities across the UK. Following a recent restructure, the team is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Lead to play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll and HR administration.

In this role you will:

• Take ownership as the organisation’s payroll lead, driving the relationship with the outsourced provider and ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements.
• Deliver accurate payroll and pension administration, working with providers to guarantee timely and correct deductions.
• Lead on complex calculations for absences and unpaid leave, ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.
• Manage contracts, pay changes, and variance letters, acting as the key escalation point for the Payroll Administrator.
• Oversee the administration of leavers, staff loans, advances, and accurate people data reporting.
• Chair the Pay Panel, coordinating agendas, minutes, and driving the completion of agreed actions.
• Safeguard the accuracy of payroll records and reports, ensuring readiness for audits.
• Be the first point of contact resolving payroll and people administration queries efficiently and effectively.

This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis (22 hours per week) paying up to £36,000 FTE, which can be worked over three or four days. The organisation offers exceptional flexibility, with most of the team working remotely and only requiring travel to the office once or twice a month if you live further away from London. You will also benefit from generous annual leave, study support, and a supportive working culture that values work–life balance.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience managing payroll processes for organisations with 200+ staff.
• Bring a strong background in payroll administration and pensions.
• Demonstrate speed and accuracy in handling payroll data and calculations.
• Be confident handling queries and acting as the escalation point for payroll matters.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply now as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.