Payroll Assistant - ERN05936

East Renfrewshire Council; Barrhead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a payroll administrator to manage data input and queries related to payroll. The role demands accuracy and the ability to work under pressure, with good communication skills being essential. Staff may work from home up to 60% of the time. Applicants must provide proof of their right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

Benefits

Commitment to employee health

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and data management is essential.
• Ability to respond to employee inquiries effectively.
• Demonstrated capability of working with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Input and check data to the payroll system.
• Complete all associated payroll forms.
• Provide responses to enquiries from various departments.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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The main duties of the post include the input and checking of data to the payroll system, the completion of all associated payroll forms and providing a response to enquiries from employees, other departments of the Authority and outside bodies.

Accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team with minimum supervision, and have good communication skills.

Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. For more information, please visit https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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