Payroll & Hr Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Pilgrims' Friend Society; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working

Pension scheme

Medicash

Perkbox

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant (Maternity Cover) to process monthly payroll for 700+ staff and assist HR administration. You will handle pay queries, maintain records, and support recruitment while ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension providers.

The role requires at least 1 year of payroll experience, familiarity with Sage Payroll, and strong organisational and communication skills. Hybrid/remote options and a faith-based, supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process monthly payroll for all staff using Sage Payroll.
• Ensure all statutory and voluntary deductions are correctly applied.
• Handle pay and benefits queries from staff and managers.
• Support recruitment processes and HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension providers and payroll legislation.
• Assist in annual payroll processes, including year-end and P11D submissions.
• Keep internal systems up to date and align with best practice.
• Attend Head Office prayer times and support HR objectives when needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

PAYE knowledge

Sage Payroll

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Payroll & HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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.

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

Benefits:

• Remote/hybrid working (Head Office: Tower Bridge, London)
• 5 weeks' paid holiday per year, plus bank and public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and support
• Team events
• Medicash
• Perkbox - including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Friends referral scheme
• 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.