HR & Payroll Assistant - WDN05780

Limra Networks; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic HR & Payroll Service Centre in a role that offers both challenges and rewards. As an HR & Payroll Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for HR and payroll queries, ensuring smooth operations within the West Dunbartonshire Council. Your role will involve managing a high volume of payroll transactions and supporting the development of an integrated HR and Payroll system. With a focus on customer service and efficiency, you will play a vital role in enhancing the HR service experience. This position not only offers a supportive work environment but also a range of attractive benefits designed to promote work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and payroll administration is essential.
• Good ICT skills and familiarity with HR/Payroll systems are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient HR and payroll support to staff and managers.
• Manage recruitment and contractual changes effectively.

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll processing

ICT skills

Customer service

Tools

HR/Payroll system

HR Self Service System

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Assistant to join our busy HR & Payroll Service Centre. You will provide a professional and efficient central first point of contact for general HR and payroll queries for all areas of West Dunbartonshire Council. Responding to managers, staff and trade union representatives on a daily basis, in line with WDC policy, current employment legislation and HR/Payroll best practice.

Our team supports the full delivery of recruitment and contractual change and manages the administration and development of an integrated HR and Payroll system. This includes a high volume of transactional processing for payroll, working to strict deadlines. You will be required to provide administrative system support to ensure the ongoing development of our HR Service with an emphasis on supporting our customers in the use of our HR Self Service System.

Good ICT skills are essential for this post and previous experience with an HR/Payroll system would be advantageous.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
2. A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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