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Payroll Specialist
| Posting date: | 20 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,559 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Band E SCP 18-25 (£30,559 - £35,235 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2025 |
| Location: | Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SAND000008835 |
Summary
This is a Fixed Term contract for a period of 10 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a very diligent and industrious team on a temporary basis, providing payroll services to Sandwell Council and other local clients, using a hybrid working model. The team’s objective is to pay staff on the various monthly payrolls accurately and on time, in line with contractual and statutory obligations to predefined timetables.
Appointments are dependent on a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a busy payroll environment (ideally Public Sector), and ideally hold a recognised payroll qualification, with the ‘National Payroll Certificate 1, 2, 3’ or be willing to work towards this.
The successful candidate will work flexibly within the team to help deliver a timely and effective service to clients. You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of payroll regulations and procedures, such as PAYE, NI, SSP. SMP, Student Loans, Pension (e.g. Teachers and Local Government, Auto-Enrolment), and Gross to Net calculations.
Having good administration and customer services skills, being well organised and the ability to work independently with good attention to detail, are all essential requirements for this role. Other essential requirements would be experience using Microsoft products and Oracle Cloud Fusion.
Handling enquiries from a range of audiences, as well as organising and maintaining accurate records using ICT systems including Microsoft Office and Oracle Applications.
Requirements:
Educated to Level 3 NVQ in relevant area or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
Willingness to work towards CIPP Professional Awards Level 3 Certificate in Payroll
Systems on commencement of appointment.
Hours
37 hours per week.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a very diligent and industrious team on a temporary basis, providing payroll services to Sandwell Council and other local clients, using a hybrid working model. The team’s objective is to pay staff on the various monthly payrolls accurately and on time, in line with contractual and statutory obligations to predefined timetables.
Appointments are dependent on a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a busy payroll environment (ideally Public Sector), and ideally hold a recognised payroll qualification, with the ‘National Payroll Certificate 1, 2, 3’ or be willing to work towards this.
The successful candidate will work flexibly within the team to help deliver a timely and effective service to clients. You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of payroll regulations and procedures, such as PAYE, NI, SSP. SMP, Student Loans, Pension (e.g. Teachers and Local Government, Auto-Enrolment), and Gross to Net calculations.
Having good administration and customer services skills, being well organised and the ability to work independently with good attention to detail, are all essential requirements for this role. Other essential requirements would be experience using Microsoft products and Oracle Cloud Fusion.
Handling enquiries from a range of audiences, as well as organising and maintaining accurate records using ICT systems including Microsoft Office and Oracle Applications.
Requirements:
Educated to Level 3 NVQ in relevant area or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
Willingness to work towards CIPP Professional Awards Level 3 Certificate in Payroll
Systems on commencement of appointment.
Hours
37 hours per week.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
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