Job Title: Payroll Co-Ordinator
Location: Birkenhead (Hybrid)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Service Care Solutions are excited to be partnering with an outstanding national housing association who are looking for a Payroll Co-Ordinator on a 12 month Maternity contract. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large employee base, working closely with the Payroll Manager and senior team members. This position offers hybrid working, giving you flexibility while maintaining collaboration with the wider finance team.
What you will be doing:
Accurately process payroll data, including time and attendance records from rota systems
Update and maintain pay rates for starters, leavers, and contract changes
Prepare and issue contracts and amendment letters via HR systems
Ensure payroll data is authorised and processed within agreed deadlines
Handle statutory documentation such as AEOs, tax notices, and student loans
Manage sickness absence and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, ShPP)
Calculate and process final payments including holiday accruals and deductions
Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally
Process manual or out-of-cycle payments when required
Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, and other third parties
Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain compliance with legislation
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function
Provide cover for colleagues during absence and assist with expense processing
Requirements and Specifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing end-to-end payroll for a large workforce (1,600+ employees)
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proactive, hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience with Access Select HR and Select Pay (desirable)
Familiarity with rota systems such as CareSys, PeoplePlanner, or Care Cloud (desirable)
Understanding of LMS/E-learning systems (desirable)
Flexible, approachable, and a strong team playeBenefits
Competitive salary (£30,000–£32,000 DOE)
Flexible start and finish times
Predominantly home working with occasional travel to the office
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
Funded training and development opportunities
Discounts on shopping, leisure, and household expenses
Employee referral scheme
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Interviews: If successful interviews will be held quickly (due to it being a Maternity Cover) at the Birkenhead office with the Payroll Manager and Finance Manager.
If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Payroll Co-Ordinator vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Taylor Townsend via email, (url removed), or via phone on (phone number removed).
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250