Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

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 startCare 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 requirementsThe 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 weekGenuine care sector payroll experience is essential - if that's you, and you're ready for full ownership of the role, apply today.

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