Payroll Transactions Assistant | Flexible/Blended Working

Centreforequalities; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Supportive environment

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Transactions Payroll team member to manage employee records in Oracle Cloud and handle payroll calculations and queries. This role offers a permanent contract and a 36-hour week with blended working and some travel to office locations in Fife.

The successful candidate will maintain data integrity, respond to payroll questions, and ensure accurate processing of leave and salary adjustments. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• SVQF level 5 or equivalent in a business/customer service subject.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and data entry skills.
• Can communicate effectively with a wide range of customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Have experience using computer systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Can organise and prioritise workloads, working accurately to deadlines.
• Have the ability to interpret information, follow procedures and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain employee records within Oracle Cloud, including processing new starts, leavers, transfers and contract changes.
• Handle payroll queries and perform calculations related to annual leave, statutory sick pay, maternity pay, overpayments and salary advances.
• Respond to payroll-related questions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in ensuring data quality and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

SVQF Level 5 in business/customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fife Council is seeking a Transactions Payroll team member to manage employee records in Oracle Cloud and handle payroll calculations and queries. This role offers a permanent contract and a 36-hour week with blended working and some travel to office locations in Fife.

The successful candidate will maintain data integrity, respond to payroll questions, and ensure accurate processing of leave and salary adjustments. Training and development opportunities are provided.