Payroll Manager

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities.

We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we’ve learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference.

We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do.

Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business.

Payroll Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum (FTE) (DoE)

Location: Luton, Head Office

Working Hours: 24 Hours P/Week (Minimum of 3 days)

What you will be doing:

• Own the monthly payroll control cycle and ensure THN meets the agreed timetable, cut-offs and authorisation points.
• Provide final THN payroll sign-off and authorise/instruct payroll closure where authorised, separately from funding and payment-release authority.
• Act as THN’s payroll technical lead for PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions and year-end requirements; resolve or escalate complex/disputed cases.
• Own payroll procedures, approvals, control checklists, continuity arrangements and audit evidence.
• Partner with the People Team and authorised managers so employment changes are authorised, complete and correctly reflected in payroll.
• Produce payroll reporting and insight with Finance for forecasting, budgeting and decision-making without duplicating Finance controls.

Who we are looking for:

• Substantial UK payroll experience, including oversight of an outsourced or managed payroll provider.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions and year-end requirements.
• Experience of payroll controls, independent checking, reconciliations, audit evidence and issue resolution.
• Experience managing supplier performance against service levels and escalating recurring failures.
• Strong data analysis, stakeholder management and handling of confidential personal and financial data.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll accreditation (Desirable).

  
What you’ll receive:

• Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum (FTE) (DoE)
• Simplyhealth Package
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme 
  

We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024>29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind.

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of “expertise by experience” and providing More than a Voice for our residents.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

The Housing Network is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered.

We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. All screening, shortlisting and selection decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Benefits

• Eye care Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Vaccination
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Paid volunteer days
• Simply Health Package