Payroll Systems Developer

Torbay Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a System Development Officer (Payroll) to join a small, solutions-driven team. You will support payroll systems (ResourceLink), contribute to project work, and help shape our HR/Payroll applications across the organisation.

The role involves working on system upgrades, testing, and driving efficiencies with a forward-thinking approach. Collaboration with IT and HR is essential, and a flexible office/remote setup is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT helpdesk or related technical support role.
• Experience with system administration and handling sensitive information.
• GCSEs including Maths and English (C or above) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify system issues, investigate causes and apply resolutions.
• Support and develop payroll (ResourceLink) and other HR systems.
• Contribute to system projects with innovative input and testing.
• Assist in upgrading and testing systems.
• Provide training to colleagues and users to ensure knowledge transfer.

Skills

IT literacy

Data analysis

Problem solving

Influencing

Training

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

ResourceLink

Power BI

Job description

Torbay Council is seeking a System Development Officer (Payroll) to join a small, solutions-driven team. You will support payroll systems (ResourceLink), contribute to project work, and help shape our HR/Payroll applications across the organisation.

The role involves working on system upgrades, testing, and driving efficiencies with a forward-thinking approach. Collaboration with IT and HR is essential, and a flexible office/remote setup is available.