Project Payroll & People Advisor

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Project Payroll & People Advisor, Chelmsford

Client:

Essex County Council

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

426899201358

Job Views:

9

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Project Payroll & People Advisor

Fixed Term, Full Time

£26,315 up to £30,959 per annum

Working Style:

This position has an Anywhere Worker working style, but we will require you to attend the office in Chelmsford on average 1 day a week around business need.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and detail-oriented Payroll and People Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will support the People Systems Admin Manager in a critical project to upgrade system configurations, ensuring compliance with statutory absence and pension reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Support: Collaborate with Senior Payroll Team members, implementation partners, and the project team to support project deliverables.
2. User Acceptance Testing: Participate in UAT activities, including:

• Developing test scripts
• Entering test data
• Analysing test results
• Managing issues
• Collaborating with software developers

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong mathematical and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and regulations.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines and targets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload and adapt to changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working within a Local Government payroll environment.
• Experience working in a large Payroll function.
• Proven competency in payroll regulation and legislation.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council, you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.