At a Glance
- Tasks: Take full ownership of payroll for a care sector workforce.
- Company: Join a charity dedicated to delivering care and support services.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Immediate start available; diverse and inclusive recruitment process.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the care sector while managing payroll complexities.
- Qualifications: Hands-on payroll management experience in the care sector is essential.
The predicted salary is between 26.66 - 26.66 £ per hour.
Location: West Norwood (SE London) - Hybrid, two days office based - 9am to 5.30pm
Hourly rate: £26.66ph - £28.20ph
Start date: 12th October 2026
Charity | Care Sector Payroll | Temporary (PAYE)
Our client, a charity delivering care and support services, is looking for a hands-on, safe pair of hands to take full, sole ownership of payroll: an experienced Payroll Manager with genuine, demonstrable care sector payroll experience.
What you'll need:
- Strong, hands-on payroll management experience within the care sector - essential
- Sage payroll software experience - essential
- CIPP qualified preferred - exceptional care sector experience without CIPP will still be considered
- Confident working sole-charge, with no payroll team around you
- Sona rostering system exposure desirable - you'll work closely with the Rostering Lead to ensure hours translate accurately into pay
- Immediately available to interview and start
Care sector payroll complexities you'll need to know:
- Multiple terms and conditions of employment
- Relief workers and variable hours
- Overtime and sleep-in payments
- Sickness and absence management
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Group Life Insurance
- Monthly payroll processing and compliance requirements
The role:
- Full ownership of payroll, start to finish, for a care sector workforce
- Reports to the HR Director and works closely with HR Leads & Rostering Lead
- Temporary, PAYE
- Handover from 12 October - current postholder leaves 21 October
- West Norwood - office-based 2 days/week - 9am to 5.30pm with 30min lunch - 37.5hr week
Genuine care sector payroll experience is essential - if that's you, and you're ready for full ownership of the role, apply today.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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