Payroll Officer

Cambridge City Council; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cambridge is seeking a Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing under the shared service. The successful candidate will undergo a Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship and assist with multiple payrolls. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a salary range of £32,597 - £36,363 per annum, with extensive development opportunities and benefits like the Local Government Pension Scheme. Join us to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidy for public transport

Qualifications

• Passion for upholding payroll ethics.
• Ability to support accuracy in pay.
• Willingness to learn payroll intricacies.

Responsibilities

• Complete payroll process for employees and members.
• Assist in payroll operations alongside another officer.
• Deputise for Payroll Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Education

Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At Cambridge City Council, we embrace collaboration, courage, compassion, and accountability.

If you're passionate about upholding strong payroll ethic and legislation and possess the expertise to support accuracy in pay, you'll be vital in ensuring our processes are efficient, transparent, and compliant with legal standards.

Your interest in payroll industry, combined with an aptitude towards learning the intricacies of how salary and wages are worked out, will help you navigate multiple priorities with a proactive and organised approach.

This role in Payroll Team comes at an exciting time for the Council and is a crucial position for someone looking to put their own stamp on the role and develop professionally within the authority.

The shared payroll service processes the payroll for all employees and elected members of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. The shared payroll service provides payroll expertise, resilience and create efficient ways of working.

In this role the post holder will be expected to complete a Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship which will be organised by the council’s L&D team (unless equivalent qualification already held). Whilst undertaking the apprenticeship, the post holder will also be responsible for assisting with the preparation, running and output of all payrolls within the shared service alongside another Payroll Officer. During the apprenticeship the role will be paid at 80% of lowest Band 4 salary scale point but upon completion this will go up to 100% - if equivalent qualification or experience is held and demonstrated by the candidate then salary will be paid at 100%. After completion of the apprenticeship the postholder will also be expected to deputise for the Payroll Supervisor in their absence.

What we can offer:

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform

Hours

This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Working Pattern

Full Time – 5 days a week

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£32,597 - £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.

Location

This is hybrid – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices a few days and working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.

More Information

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits , Working for the Council , our Values & Behaviours , Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy .

If you would like an informal chat, please email AJ Jain, Payroll Supervisor on [e-mail]

Application Process

To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve ( ESS ) and access the ‘Useful Links’ ( top right of the dashboard, under the person icon ) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.