Employment Officer - Payroll

TN United Kingdom; Pontypool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking organization for a motivated individual to join the Employee Services Team. This hybrid role primarily involves working within the Payroll Team, where you will be responsible for understanding and managing payroll and HR functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. This role offers a chance to be part of a supportive and effective employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community. If you are conscientious and flexible, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Payroll/HR environment is essential.
• Must understand data integrity, GDPR, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employee Services Team, focusing on payroll and HR functions.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with HR policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Numeracy

Accuracy

Logical thinking

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Job Opportunity: Employee Services Team Member

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Employee Services Team. This is a hybrid role working predominantly within the Payroll Team, but responsibilities will stretch across the service area.

We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of our team. Good communication skills are essential as is numeracy, accuracy, and logical thinking. The ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritize workloads is key to this role.

You will need to be a motivated, conscientious, and flexible individual with a willingness to take responsibility.

The Employee Services Team follows the process of the employee transactional life cycle from recruitment through to payroll. Applicants must understand and have knowledge of Payroll & HR functions and services.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive, and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

Qualifications / Experience

• Essential
• Understand the significance of data integrity, GDPR, confidentiality, and security in an HR and payroll environment.
• Experience of working in a Payroll/HR environment.
• Understanding of HR and payroll functions and services.
• One year's experience of working in a team delivering a service within specified deadlines.
• Ability to understand and operate complex HR and Payroll database systems with excellent attention to detail and accuracy of information.

• Desirable
• Knowledge of HR policies within local government and an understanding of payroll legislation.

For a full list of criteria, please view the job description.