Payroll Officer - Local Government (Hybrid)

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

MCR+ perks discounts

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking an Employee Officer to join the Payroll team, focusing on payroll administration. The role requires local government payroll experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

You'll be responsible for processing payroll transactions, resolving queries, maintaining records, and contributing to process improvements within a hybrid-work setting. Right to work in the UK is required; pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• in depth knowledge of payroll, ideally within a Local Government setting
• experience of working in a fast paced environment, completing work to a high standard within tight deadlines
• experience of managing multiple processes using various IT systems, solving problems and making sound decisions

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and within agreed deadlines, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, additional payments and absence adjustments
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries promptly, providing clear and professional guidance to employees
• Accurately enter data into the system and maintain up to date employee records
• Complete monthly validation checks of payroll such as deviance and report checking
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to payroll and employee compensation
• Work with other teams, colleagues and customers

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Fast-paced experience

Multi-process management

Job description

Manchester City Council is seeking an Employee Officer to join the Payroll team, focusing on payroll administration. The role requires local government payroll experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

You'll be responsible for processing payroll transactions, resolving queries, maintaining records, and contributing to process improvements within a hybrid-work setting. Right to work in the UK is required; pre-employment checks apply.