Pay & Reward Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Pay & Reward Manager in Warrington to lead payroll functions and manage reward systems. This full-time role offers opportunities for remote work, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to employee development, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about supporting their community.

Benefits

Access to library of learning through e-portal

Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution

Paid Sick leave

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Double pay for special holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced in producing payroll reports.
• Previous leadership experience in a payroll role.
• Comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll and pensions processes.
• Maintain and improve the iTrent HR/payroll system.
• Produce and analyse people-related data and reports.

Skills

Strong payroll and pensions knowledge

Proficient in iTrent or similar HR/payroll systems

Organised

Proactive

Education

CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent

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Making Space Charity

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10.06.2025

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25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Pay & Reward Manager – £42,516 per annum + Benefits – Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7JB – 39 hours per week

The Role

Are you confident managing payroll and reward functions with a hands-on approach? Do you thrive on supporting colleagues while improving systems and processes?

We’re looking for a Pay & Reward Manager to join our People Services team at Making Space, based in Warrington. This is a permanent, full-time role offering flexibility to work remotely for most of the week.

You’ll lead our Pay & Reward function, ensuring smooth delivery of payroll, pensions, and employee rewards. You'll also be responsible for managing our HR and payroll system (iTrent), offering system support to colleagues, and producing key management information reports.

You will manage two team members:

If this sounds like your next step, apply today and join us in making a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly payroll and pensions processes
• Maintain and improve the iTrent HR/payroll system
• Support and train system users across the organisation
• Produce and analyse people-related data and reports
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Lead, support and develop your team

The Company

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

When you join us, you’ll receive on-the-job training and have opportunities to pursue professional qualifications to help you grow in your role.

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn,
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

The Person

• CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent
• Strong payroll and pensions knowledge
• Experienced in producing payroll reports
• Previous leadership experience in a payroll role
• Proficient in iTrent or similar HR/payroll systems
• Organised, proactive, and willing to support others
• Comfortable working independently and making improvements