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Payroll Officer

Employer
Worcester City Council
Location
Worcester
Salary
£27,803 to £30,296 per annum, pro rata
Closing date
13 Oct 2024
Reference
WCITY/TP/146/142
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Finance
Contract Type
Part time permanent
Working Pattern
Part Time
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Are you proactive and passionate about doing a good job? Do you have a strong maths background, an enquiring mind, great communication skills and a strong approach to customer service? If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates strong teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a hybrid working environment. Integrity and a commitment to confidentiality are essential attributes for this role.

This role is flexible in that it could be an experienced payroll professional, committed to continual professional development and looking for a progressive supportive employer to work part time hours or someone who is interested in payroll as a career and is dedicated to embarking on their professional development in Payroll as a traineeship (remuneration dependant on skills and experience). 

The capability to analyse data for precise reporting is essential. Additionally, strong organisational skills and self-motivation are vital for success in this role.

The ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate high standards of accuracy and approach their work with a professional attitude. In addition, they will showcase exceptional integrity and the ability to conduct quality checks and provide constructive feedback as needed.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of completing tasks within deadlines in order to provide effective liaison with stakeholders. Therefore proficiency in computer skills, including good keyboard abilities, is required. 

Familiarity with Chris21 is advantageous, though training will be provided. Experience with pensions, HMRC, and tax-related matters will be highly beneficial.

Average of 25 hours per week, ideally Monday to Friday, although this can be flexitime and hours can be focused more around monthly payroll processing times and less at other times to be agreed.  Some flexibility is required as hours may fluctuate around payroll deadlines.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we would like to help you shine during this process. So if you need any assistance with applying, for example an alternative format for your application or an interview via MS Teams, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@worcester.gov.uk.

For further information about the role, please contact Alison Darbyshire, HR Manager, at  alison.darbyshire@worcester.gov.uk 

Closing Date: 13/10/24

Interview date: 16/10/24

Attached documents
Our Benefits
HR2.3 Payroll Officer Role Profile.pdf
Person Specification - Payroll Officer

Company

Why choose Us?

This is an exciting time to join Worcester City Council!

We may not be a large local authority but we still have ambitious plans, including the development of our historic and beautiful city, increasing tourism and driving economic vibrancy.

Working for Us

Worcester City Council is always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real difference to our city and can help us to continue building on our success.

We are committed to seeking excellence in everything we do, including smarter ways of working and enhancing employee wellbeing.  We have moved away from traditional ways of working for the majority of our roles, towards hybrid working, including home working, hot desking and flexitime.

By encouraging better work-life balance, we gain a healthy, happy, engaged and thriving workforce, who then deliver meaningful outcomes for Worcester.

We will offer You

  • You will normally work a 37-hour week (although we have part time roles too). Annual leave starts at 26 days and rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, in addition to paid public holidays.
  • A generous flexitime scheme (where applicable) that can accrue an additional two days off per month
  • An additional fixed day off over the Christmas period and you can purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday per year.
  • Incremental pay increases within your grade, alongside any national pay awards.
  • Flexible working options including working from home and the right to request a variance in weekly hours and/or a reduction in hours.
  • Our valued Local Government Pension Scheme, where on average we contribute two thirds’ costs to an employee’s one third costs, with tax relief on these contributions, as well as protecting your family on your death You also have the option to exchange part of your pension for a tax-free cash sum on retirement.
  • We want you to develop and thrive in your role so we will invest in your training and professional development, including any required professional subscriptions.
  • A wide-ranging benefits platform, making your salary stretch further, with money-saving deals on your weekly groceries, high street retailers, technology purchases, holidays and luxury items, all accessible via an App on your personal devices.
  • A long service award.

Supporting Your Wellbeing

  • A free and confidential employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24 hours, to aid your work life balance.
  • Time off given for volunteering, for the benefit of Worcester.
  • Heavily subsidised leisure activities at the Council’s gyms and swimming pools (seven centres across Worcestershire).
  • Cycle to work schemes
  • Access to electric bikes for travel between sites
  • Free eye tests for visual display users and seasonal flu jabs
  • Enhanced family friendly policies and enhanced sick pay.

To access your candidate portal, head to https://worcester.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 722233
Location
Worcester City Council
The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2EY
United Kingdom

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