Business Support Assistant - Payroll

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS access

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

City of York Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Payroll Team. This role processes administrative tasks to support the Council’s payroll service area and provides support to the Corporate Working Patterns Project. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Applicants should have experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Office, and be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with flexible working arrangements as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Office would be beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process administrative tasks to support the Council’s Payroll service area.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Working Patterns Project.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement with collaboration across teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Payroll systems experience

Flexibility

Deadline driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual into our Payroll Team.

The post holder will be a key member of a team that processes all the administrative tasks to support the Council’s Payroll service area. The role will also provide administrative support to the Corporate Working Patterns Project.

It is a fast paced environment, often with tight deadlines, therefore you will need to demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly.

A good understanding and/or experience of using payroll systems along with Microsoft Office would be beneficial for this role.

This role is a perfect opportunity for someone who wishes to work in a deadline driven environment, and will provide a high level of administrative experience for future progression.

If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Phillip Bell at [e-mail] or on 551179.

Closing date: Sunday 18 October at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing 26 October 2026