Payroll & HR Assistant

Pilgrims' Friend Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity based in London is looking for a motivated Payroll & HR Assistant to handle payroll for over 700 employees. This full-time position involves processing payroll, addressing employee inquiries, and complying with HR regulations. The organization values staff development, offers a friendly work environment, and requires a candidate with strong attention to detail and payroll experience.

Benefits

5 weeks' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and support

Team events

Employee Assistance Programme

Long-service and birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in payroll, including PAYE.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Sage Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll for over 700 staff.
• Handle pay queries and support HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and payroll-related legislation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

At least 1 year of payroll experience

Familiarity with Sage Payroll or similar

Job description

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Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for serving others through excellence in payroll and HR?

We are seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to support our vital back-office functions, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that combines professional standards with a heart for faith-based service.

We are a growing charity that values and invests in our people. We believe in developing our employees and actively support career progression. You'll join a team where your contributions are recognised, your development matters, and where you can grow professionally while helping us fulfil our mission.

As a Payroll & HR Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in processing monthly payroll for over 700 staff, responding to pay queries, and supporting recruitment and HR administration.

If you have experience in payroll, a working knowledge of HR processes, and a desire to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please read the job description.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll for all care homes and schemes.
• Ensure all statutory and voluntary deductions are correctly applied.
• Handle queries from staff and managers regarding pay and benefits.
• Support recruitment processes and general HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension providers, and payroll-related legislation.
• Assist in annual payroll processes, including year-end and P11D submissions.
• Play a key role in keeping internal systems up to date and in line with best practice.
• Regularly attend Head Office prayer times.
• Support the HR team, especially in matters related to the organisation's objective of advancing the Christian faith-such as advising managers or supporting recruitment for roles that require the post holder to be a practising Christian under an Occupational Requirement.

Skills/Experience:

• At least 1 year of payroll experience, including PAYE knowledge.
• Familiarity with Sage Payroll (or similar system).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinker and problem-solver.

This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

• Remote/hybrid working (Head Office: Tower Bridge, London)
• 5 weeks' paid holiday per year, plus bank and public holidays
• Ongoing training and support
• Team events
• Perkbox - including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Long-service and birthday rewards

- What our staff say about us: ..."It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" ... -

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: the closing date is the 16th June 2025. This vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.