Payroll Supervisor

St Giles Hospice; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a knowledgeable payroll manager to oversee the end-to-end payroll processing. You will ensure compliance with regulations and lead a team, working collaboratively with Finance and HR. Essential skills include a high level of numeracy, strong Excel abilities, and experience with SAGE payroll. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to the charity's values. This position is part-time, offering 22.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• A clear understanding of PAYE legislation and National Insurance.
• Experience with pension payments schemes, including NHS pensions.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the hospice payroll.
• Line manage the payroll administrator.
• Work closely with Finance and HR teams to maintain clear processes.

Skills

Numeracy

Excel skills

Reporting and analysing data

Planning and organizing workload

Education

CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification

Tools

SAGE payroll

Job description

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

22.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Annual salary

Band D – £31,168.36 to £38,129.42 – pro rata for part time hours

Review date

28 / 12 / 2025

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of the group end-to-end hospice payroll. This role is key in the workflow of payroll and pensions payments and will adhere to compliance with relevant regulations.

They are responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant monthly payroll processing. This role works closely with the Finance and HR teams to establish, maintain and follow clear processes and controls.

You will line manage the payroll administrator.

Qualifications

Essential

• High level of numeracy

Desirable

• CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Have a clear understanding and knowledge of SAGE payroll or other payroll systems
• Have a good demonstrable working knowledge of PAYE legislation, National Insurance, Pension, Statutory Maternity / Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay
• Knowledge of pension payments schemes (including NHS pensions)
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end payroll function
• High level of GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector

Values

Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

• Be able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload without direct supervision to complete tasks in line with hospice deadlines
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong ability on reporting and analysing data

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure
• Collaborative
• Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

• Valid driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Additional information

Just so you know :

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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