Job Description

Join our team as a temporary Payroll Supervisor and play a pivotal role in leading our payroll operations during an exciting transformation phase! We are looking for a confident and experienced professional to supervise and assist the Payroll Officer in delivering an accurate and monthly compliant payroll service, while our Payroll Manager focuses on a crucial system implementation.


Full-time position available with hybrid working: split between the office and remote work

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Day-to-Day payroll Operations: Supervise and process one monthly UK payroll of 1100 headcount, ensuring seamless execution and accuracy. Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with our Site Managers and internal stakeholders, including Finance, People Services, and Audit. Point of Escalation: Serve as the go-to person for Payroll queries and Administrators, providing guidance and support. Ensure Compliance: Uphold standards of compliance with HMRC, GDPR, and our internal controls.

Key skills and experience

Experience: Proven experience working as an efficient and comprehensive Payroll Team Leader Integrity: A high level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information and discretion Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise with Advanced payroll or similar platforms and Microsoft Excel including formulas and functions Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to foster collaboration and understanding. Problem Solver: A track record of managing complex payrolls and resolving issues effectively, even under pressure. Qualification: CIPP qualified or numerous previous payroll experience

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 15 December 2025.

Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.


Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.


The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.


We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.


As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide.