Payroll Assistant

plymouthcommunityhomes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major social housing organization in Plymouth is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly team part-time from Monday to Wednesday. The ideal candidate will bring proven payroll experience, strong organisational abilities, and a commitment to team collaboration. Responsibilities include ensuring timely payments to staff and contributing to improvement initiatives. The company offers an appealing benefits package, including gym access and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Employer contributions for future planning

Onsite Gym Facilities

Paid volunteer leave

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts at retailers

Modern digital tools

Vibrant work environment

Qualifications

• Proven payroll professional with experience in a high volume environment.
• Ability to manage workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with the People and Culture team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll experience

Data management

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional looking to join a supportive and friendly team? Are you looking to work part-time hours, Monday to Wednesday each week? We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to help ensure our staff are paid accurately and on time.

You will be a proven payroll professional with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail when working quickly, with the ability to work collaboratively with the People and Culture team to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a rounded payroll position within a high volume environment
• Has proven experience in data management and payroll systems
• Can manage their own workload and prioritise a variety of tasks whilst working to strict deadlines
• Has strong computer literacy including a proven working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Wants to work part-time hours, Monday to Wednesday.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing, development, and work-life balance of our team:

• Enjoy a high level of employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Onsite Gym Facilities
  Access our fully equipped, free onsite gym and modern changing facilities to support your health and fitness goals.
• Volunteer Leave
  Make a positive impact with up to three days of paid volunteer leave annually through our Make a Difference programme.
• Annual Leave Entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
  Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays. We also offer a holiday trading scheme for added flexibility.
• Health and wellbeing
  Access confidential support services through our EAP (Employer Assistance Programme), including free counselling, to help you navigate personal or professional challenges. Access to a discounts private healthcare scheme that allows staff to access many healthcare benefits such as optical & dental care.
• Extensive Discounts
  Jannet is our on-line scheme offering employees great discounts at 100’s of retailers. It’s also the place to find all your PCH news, benefits and health and wellbeing information
• Modern Digital Tools
  Work efficiently with up-to-date digital devices and smartphones that support flexible and remote working.
• Vibrant Work Environment
  Our offices are located in a beautiful and dynamic part of the Southwest, just three miles from the city centre and easily accessible by public transport.
• Onsite Amenities & Local Conveniences
  Enjoy daily visits from a local food van and easy access to nearby shops including Crownhill, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, and Warrens Bakery.
• Engaging Workplace Culture
  We believe work should be enjoyable. Join in with company quizzes, and a variety of charity events throughout the year.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Mellor, Payroll and Pensions Supervisor (Tuesday to Friday) on 07543 509383.

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Shortlisting Date: 27th January 2026

Interview Date: 5th February 2026

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.