Plymouth Community Homes
Payroll Executive

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Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys getting the details right? Looking for a part-time role that fits around your life, whilst still allowing you to make a meaningful impact?
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
We're looking for a Payroll Executive to join our friendly and collaborative People and Culture team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Working Monday to Wednesday, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our colleagues are paid accurately and on time, while helping us continuously improve our payroll processes and employee experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the fast-paced nature of payroll, takes pride in delivering a high-quality service, and wants to work for an organisation that genuinely values its people.
About The Role
As Payroll Executive, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth delivery of payroll services across the organisation. You'll work closely with colleagues across People and Culture and the wider business, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently and in line with deadlines.
Alongside payroll processing, you'll help maintain the integrity of employee data, respond to payroll queries and contribute to process improvements that make a difference to both colleagues and customers.
Our Ideal Candidate For This Role Is Someone Who
- Have experience in a comprehensive payroll role within a high-volume environment
- Are confident working with payroll systems and managing employee data accurately
- Can effectively prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines
- Have strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft 365 applications
- Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to service improvements
- Are looking for a part-time opportunity working Monday to Wednesday
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Why join Plymouth Community Homes?
At Plymouth Community Homes, people are at the heart of everything we do.
As the city's largest social housing association, we own and manage more than 16,000 homes, providing housing for over 35,000 people across Plymouth and surrounding areas. We're ambitious, growing and committed to providing high-quality homes and services while creating a great place to work for our colleagues.
When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and making a positive difference in our communities.
What we can offer you
Alongside a rewarding role and supportive working environment, you'll benefit from:
Generous Pension Scheme
Excellent employer pension contributions to help you plan for the future.
Free Onsite Gym
Stay active with access to our fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
Paid Volunteer Leave
Up to three paid days each year through our Make a Difference programme.
Annual Leave
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with service (pro-rata), plus Bank Holidays and the option to buy or sell leave through our holiday trading scheme.
Health & Wellbeing Support
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling services, as well as a discounted private healthcare scheme covering a range of healthcare benefits.


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Enjoy hundreds of discounts through our employee benefits platform, along with access to wellbeing resources and the latest PCH news.
Modern Ways of Working
Benefit from up-to-date technology and digital tools that support flexible and efficient working.
Great Location
Work from our modern offices in a beautiful part of the South West, just a short distance from Plymouth city centre and well connected by public transport.
Local Amenities
From coffee runs to lunch breaks, you'll have convenient access to nearby shops, cafés and food outlets, including Starbucks, Tim Hortons, M&S Foodhall and more.
A Positive Workplace Culture
Take part in charity initiatives, team activities, quizzes and events throughout the year that help make PCH a fun and engaging place to work.
To Apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Clare Poulter - Senior HR Business Partner on (phone number removed).
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Shortlisting Date: 8th September 2026
Interview Date: W/C 14th September 2026
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
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