Payroll Administrator

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull is seeking an enthusiastic Payroll Administrator for a Fixed Term position until April 2027. The role involves routine payroll duties and handling sensitive information. Applicants must have strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, and a good standard of education. Familiarity with Oracle EBS and Microsoft Office is preferred. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Up to 29 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and complex payroll tasks.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in handling sensitive information.
• Provide a wide range of office-based services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Effective communication

Numeracy skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Oracle EBS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 03 October 2025
• Salary: £29,540 to £32,061 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 19 October 2025
• Location: HU1 2AB
• Company: Hull City Council
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 33120

Summary

Payroll Administrator - Fixed Term. Hull City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Payroll Administrator to join the Payroll and Pensions Team. The post is initially advertised as Fixed Term until 30th April 2027 to provide coverage for an internal promotions and succession planning. The post holder will undertake routine and more complex tasks in-line with Council policy, procedures by being accurate, efficient and customer focussed involving highly sensitive and confidential information. To be suitable for the post you will have the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines working quickly using own initiative and have excellent attention to detail. You will provide a wide range of office-based services. You must have the ability to communicate, clearly and effectively. A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy skills is essential and ideally you will have knowledge of Oracle EBS system and Microsoft packages gained through relevant experience.

Why it's great to work for Hull City Council:

• A competitive salary.
• An excellent pension through the Home (erpf.org.uk) (LGPS)
• Up to 29 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New Year period
• Flexible working hours

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Holgate Payroll, Control, Pensions & Development Manager or Shaun Colton, Development Advisor on 01482 333 300.

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.

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