Head of Payroll & Systems

Remote
£60,000 - £65,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Head of Payroll & Systems - Location

Remote working (home-based with occasional travel to Bristol)

Head of Payroll & Systems – About the Role

Join Hft at a pivotal moment as we move to our transformation phase. We’re looking for a senior leader to bring together payroll, systems, data and administration into a connected, high-performing service driving efficiency, insight, and better outcomes for colleagues and the people we support.

Head of Payroll and Systems - Benefits

  • £65,000 per annum
  • The People's Pension  3% employer / 5% employee contribution
  • Life assurance 3x salary from day one
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Free independent mortgage advice
  • TELUS Health EAP
  • Aviva DigiCare+ digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations
  • Medicash health cash plan covering optical, dental and more
  • Up to 25% off at 3,500+ gyms via My Gym
  • Specsavers eyecare vouchers for screen users
  • Blue Light Card eligible 

Head of Payroll and Systems  - Your Responsibilities

  • Lead teams across Payroll, Systems, Data and Administration
  • Oversee complex payroll operations (accuracy, compliance, improvement)
  • Integrate and optimise HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS)
  • Develop people data, reporting and insights
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to support organisational decision-making

About You

  • Proven experience leading multi-functional teams
  • Strong background in payroll and HR systems
  • Data-driven with the ability to generate meaningful insights
  • Experienced in change and transformation
  • Collaborative, resilient and stakeholder-focused

 Why Join Hft?

At Hft, we support learning disabled adults to live the best life possible.

We are:

  • Purpose-led organisation with real impact
  • Supportive, collaborative culture
  • Opportunity to shape and improve, not maintain
  • Flexible, home-based working

Apply today to be part of a leadership team driving meaningful change across the communities we serve.

We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact our recruitment team.

Organisation
Hft. View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000

To improve the lives of learning disabled people by providing personalised support that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion.

Posted on: 02 April 2026
Closing date: 02 May 2026 at 16:33
Job ref: 000433
Tags: Accounting, Accounts Payable