Payroll Administrator

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple motivated Payroll Administrators to join our Recruitment and Pay Teams, providing a shared service across Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East Councils and schools.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.

The ideal candidates will have experience working in a payroll environment. Knowledge and understanding of HR and Payroll practices are essential, and familiarity with UNIT ERP system would be beneficial. These Payroll Administrator roles are key in delivering payroll services for all council and school employees.

Additionally, these roles suit individuals with good IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, an outgoing personality, excellent communication skills, a proactive and positive attitude, strong organisational and multitasking abilities, and the capacity to manage pressure effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Managing and checking payroll data
2. Producing contractual paperwork
3. Responding to payroll and contractual queries
4. Calculating absences such as sick pay and maternity pay
5. Monitoring and responding to all queries using a customer management system

Please see the Job Description for additional responsibilities and requirements.

In return, you will contribute to enhancing our colleague experience at a high-performing Council. Benefits include additional days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and access to various reward, wellbeing, and development programs.

We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications are received.

To learn more about working for Cheshire West and Chester Council, including our rewards and benefits, please see our website.

We welcome candidates whose experience may differ from the listed requirements; if you believe you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see our policies for more information.

The Council has adopted a Local Living Wage, ensuring all employees receive a minimum of £ per hour for all contracted hours.