Payroll Officer

We have a vacancy for a Payroll Officer to work 25 – 30 hours per week

Salary range: £34,125 to £41,497 per annum (pro rata for part time hours), dependent upon experience.

(Please note there is a salary bar at £36,282 and progression beyond this point is subject to approval from the HR Manager)

A pay award of 2.8% will be effective from 1 April 2025 on all pay points.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our friendly Human Resources team. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for running and managing the entire payroll for Spelthorne using iTrent (HR and Payroll software), for which training will be given.

There will be an opportunity to work partially from home, but you will be required to work flexibly to cover the monthly payroll cycle and statutory reporting requirements including year-end submissions which may require additional working hours.  You will be required to be office based during the initial training and induction period.

You will be a keen team player who can liaise and work with all levels of the organisation and have excellent organisational skills to support your technical payroll knowledge.

The ability to innovate and work logically is essential together with building and maintaining effective working relationships within a diverse range of services.

You will be able to work independently and to meet strict payroll deadlines.

In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days paid leave (pro rata for part time staff).

For an informal discussion about the post and further information, please contact Shirley Golding / Sharon Holloway on 01784 446 269/217.

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator App as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

Closing date: Wednesday 19 February 2025 (noon)

Interview: Wednesday 26 February 2025

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To appy please use the link below. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form. 

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