Pay Officer

Connect2Halton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Halton is seeking an experienced Pay Officer to support Halton Borough Council through a payroll transition project. This full-time role is based initially on site in Widnes, with a move to hybrid working.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate, on-time payroll processing and collaborating with colleagues across the Council. A minimum of two years' payroll experience is required.

The position offers a pay rate of £15.31 per hour and a minimum two-month contract starting October 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience
• Experience working in a busy payroll environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience using iTrent or Unit4 would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Support payroll during a period of transition and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Carry out a range of payroll duties and collaborate with colleagues across the Council
• Contribute to the smooth delivery of the payroll transition project

Skills

Payroll experience

Busy payroll environment

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidential information handling

Communication& teamwork

Tools

iTrent

Unit4

Job description

Halton Borough Council is hiring an experienced Pay Officer to support an important payroll transition project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a busy and supportive team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the transition project and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll.

About the role

As a Pay Officer, you will support the payroll function during a period of transition, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You will be responsible for a range of payroll duties and will work closely with colleagues across the Council.

What we're looking for

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience
• Experience working in a busy payroll environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a teamExperience using iTrent or Unit4 would be a distinct advantage.

Contract details

Pay rate: £15.31 per hour

Contract: Minimum 2 months, supporting a transition project

Start date: October 2026

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Location: Initially based on site at the DCBL Stadium, Widnes, before moving to a hybrid working arrangementIf you have the payroll experience required and are available to support this exciting project, we would love to hear from you.

About Connect2Halton

Connect2Halton is the recruitment partner for Halton Borough Council. It is owned by Halton Borough Council and Kent County Council and was established to support the Council with its temporary and casual recruitment requirements.

We are committed to connecting talented people with rewarding opportunities that make a difference within the local community.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates