Payroll Assistant

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Generous leave

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council seeks three permanent Level 1 Payroll Assistant posts in the Payroll Services team. The role centers on processing payroll, answering queries from colleagues and customers, and resolving payroll incidents within a hybrid working pattern.

Basic payroll knowledge is sufficient; prior administrative experience helps but is not required. You will support SAP replacement and work with a busy team to ensure accurate and timely pays.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of payroll processes and systems.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Familiarity with computerised and manual systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and administration
• Advise colleagues and customers on payroll queries
• Investigate and resolve payroll incidents efficiently
• Contribute to payroll projects and system improvements
• Support the SAP programme implementation and related activities

Skills

Payroll basics

Numeracy

General IT literacy

Job description

Three permanent Level 1 Payroll Assistant posts sit in the Payroll Services team at Nottinghamshire County Council. The work centres on processing payroll, answering queries from colleagues and customers, and resolving payroll incidents. The role also supports the SAP replacement programme, a major change project, within a busy team that works in a hybrid pattern. Basic payroll knowledge is enough to apply, and prior administrative experience helps but is not required.

What the job involves

• Assist with payroll processing and administration
• Advise colleagues and customers on payroll queries
• Investigate and resolve payroll incidents efficiently
• Contribute to payroll projects and system improvements
• Support the SAP programme implementation and related activities

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Basic understanding of payroll processes and systems
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Familiarity with computerised and manual systems

Other

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Attention to detail in payroll tasks
• Teamwork and effective collaboration with colleagues
• Clear communication with team members and clients
• Adaptability in a changing environment

Nice to have

• Experience in an administrative role

What’s offered

• Friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
• Opportunities for training and career growth
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave