Pay & Reward Co-ordinator

Pay & Reward Co-ordinator – £30,016 per annum + Benefits– Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7JB / Hybrid-working

The role

Are you experienced in payroll and pensions administration? Do you enjoy improving systems and supporting others to get the best out of them?

At Making Space, we’re here to make a difference – and we’re looking for a Pay & Reward Co-ordinator to help us do just that.

Based at our head office in Warrington, you’ll be part of our friendly People Services team.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our payroll and pensions processes, while helping to maintain our iTrent system and advising users. Your input will help ensure we meet all compliance and service standards.

Hours: 39 weekly. Monday - Friday office based with option to work remotely for the majority.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll and pension functions with accuracy and timeliness
• Support and advise iTrent system users, resolving queries and issues
• Process monthly payroll data, employee changes, and statutory/occupational payments
• Monitor time and expense inputs, and identify errors
• Reconcile and submit HMRC reports and payments
• Administer pension schemes in line with policy
• Provide pay-related information to external agencies as needed
• Maintain accurate People Services records
• Support the promotion of safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies.

About us
Making Space is a national charity driven by five key values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready. These values are central to everything we do – from how we support people in our services to how we work together as colleagues.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell 2 weeks)
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Wagestream – access up to 30% of your wages early
• Lifestyle and health discounts through Bravo Benefits
• Professional development including funded qualifications (Level 2-6)
• Cycle to work and car maintenance schemes
• Pension scheme with minimum 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Monthly and annual colleague awards
• Travel expenses at 45p per mile

The person
You’ll have:

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Experience in a payroll setting
• Familiarity with iTrent software (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom and currently we do not provide sponsorship.