Payroll Officer

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a Payroll Officer to ensure effective payroll services within a supportive team environment. Key responsibilities include processing payroll for various departments and advising on payroll issues, with an emphasis on accuracy and accountability. The successful candidate will play a vital role in meeting the Council's payroll objectives while adhering to relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work options

Support for well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll environment is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to process high volumes of payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for several Council Departments.
• Provide high-quality advice on payroll matters.
• Handle statutory payments including tax and national insurance.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Accuracy

Communication

Data Processing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Recruiter: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Introduction

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires Councils to ensure that all candidates applying for customer-facing posts are assessed for their English fluency.

The job profile specifies the level of fluency expected; therefore, applicants should provide relevant examples in their application.

The Payroll & Pension Liaison Service is recruiting a Payroll Officer to contribute to a high-performing payroll service. The successful candidate will work as part of a friendly, supportive team, reporting to the Payroll Team Manager. Responsibilities include processing payroll for several Council Departments and providing high-quality advice on payroll matters.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrate high numeracy, literacy, and accuracy across activities.
• Process high volumes of data for weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, employment laws, pensions, and HMRC legislation.
• Handle statutory payments such as sickness, maternity, and paternity, including tax and national insurance calculations.
• Meet strict payroll deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with employees and managers regarding payroll issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Experience in a payroll environment is highly advantageous. Candidates must demonstrate how they meet the key competencies and be willing to develop others.

Contact Information

For further details, contact:

• Syed Ali: [e-mail] or Mobile: [phone]
• Susan Redmond: [e-mail] or Mobile: [phone]

Employee Benefits

Learn why to work for Bradford Council by reviewing Our Employee Offer.pdf.

Equal Opportunities

Bradford Council is committed to non-discrimination based on gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or age. The Council promotes diversity and inclusion.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme offers staff opportunities to learn about diverse communities and access additional resources.

• We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits.
• Work locations include Salford Quays, Leeds, or hybrid options (work from home/office).