HR Admin and Payroll Administrator - WMF2415e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Penrith is seeking an experienced administrator to join its HR Administration and Payroll team. The role involves supporting payroll delivery and continuously improving processes while maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and experience in a complex office environment. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work to deadlines.
• Experience in a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Administration and Payroll team.
• Work accurately to specific processes.
• Prioritise workloads effectively.

Skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council’s HR and OD Service is seeking an experienced and dedicated administrator to join our newly formed HR Administration and Payroll team.

The HR Admin and Payroll team ensures the efficient and robust delivery of the payroll and this role is crucial to support the dedicated team deliver a responsive, accurate and effective service.

Key elements of the role will be to work accurately to specific processes, prioritise workloads effectively and to support both colleagues and the service in continuously improving.

Who we are looking for…

You must be an experienced administrator and an effective team player who communicates well at all levels. You should be able to demonstrate efficient organisation skills, attention to detail and experience of working within an office environment in a large complex organisation.

You should be able to demonstrate experience of maintaining accurate records, working to deadlines and be able to apply processes and procedures within a complex service area.

This is an opportunity to join a newly forming and developing team and help shape the future of the service.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Mandy Roach - HR Payroll and Admin Manager on [e-mail].

Application and Interview information

Closing Date: 16/11/2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.