Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator
Hybrid – Wednesday and Thursday in the Colchester Office
37.5 hours per week
£33kpa - £36kpa depending on experience
Become a part of our story.

At Sue Ryder, our work matters because life matters. Behind the care and support we provide is a team of people making sure the essentials run smoothly. Join us as our Payroll Coordinator and help ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Being the main point of contact between Sue Ryder and our external payroll manager.
• Coordinating payroll information and meeting key deadlines, including sharing data that isn’t held on the system.
• Monitoring the payroll inbox, responding to queries and escalating cases when needed.
• Checking monthly Business Support and Fundraising payroll reports, following up on errors and helping resolve them.
• Preparing information for ad-hoc payments, sharing expected net pay and tax figures with Treasury, and reviewing payroll guidance and documentation.
• Handling colleagues’ information carefully and in line with data protection requirements.

The ideal candidate would be…

Organised, accurate and approachable, with an eye for detail and a collaborative way of working. You’ll be comfortable handling information sensitively, communicating with different teams and keeping things moving when deadlines matter.

• Familiar with payroll processes and terminology.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and everyday IT tools, including Outlook.
• Able to plan and organise work, check information carefully and work to agreed deadlines.
• A clear communicator who works constructively with colleagues and external partners.

Minimum essential criteria

To support our Disability Confident ‘Offer an Interview’ approach, we’ll assess applicants against the essential criteria below. Disabled applicants who meet these minimum criteria will be offered an interview, in line with the scheme.

• Familiarity with payroll processes and terminology.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and standard IT tools to check and manage information.
• Ability to work accurately with information and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with colleagues to resolve queries.
• Basic knowledge of statutory payroll payments, PAYE and National Insurance.
• Basic knowledge of pension rules and payment deadlines.
• Experience checking payroll reports or liaising with an external payroll provider.

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. You’ll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to learn and develop while helping Sue Ryder deliver its aims.

• Company pension scheme
• 27 days’ holiday, rising to 33 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back routine healthcare costs
• Death in Service benefit
• 10% staff discount on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction and learning and development opportunities

Find out more about our benefits: www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We use inclusive recruitment practices, which may include sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, contact recruitment@sueryder.org. Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.