Payroll & HR Assistant Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2AL, UK Public Sector Permanent

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity seeks a dedicated Payroll & HR Assistant to manage payroll processes and support HR functions. This role is integral to ensuring timely and accurate payroll for over 700 employees while fostering a supportive work environment. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to faith-based service, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes excellence and community, making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about payroll and HR, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

5 weeks’ paid holiday

Ongoing training and support

Team events

Employee Assistance Programme

Long-service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll experience with PAYE knowledge.
• Familiarity with payroll systems like Sage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for over 700 staff using Sage Payroll.
• Handle queries regarding pay and benefits.
• Support recruitment and HR administration.

Skills

Payroll Experience

Sage Payroll

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Office

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Payroll & HR Assistant Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2AL, UK Public Sector Permanent, London

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Client:

Pilgrims' Friend Society

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Payroll & HR Assistant

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.

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: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.