Payroll Administrator

• Suffolk Association of Local Councils
• Address: Units 1 and 2, Hill View Business Park, Old Ipswich Road, Claydon, Ipswich IP6 0AJ
• Salary: £24,413 - £25,185 pro rata plus homeworking allowance of £6 per week 
• Hours: 6 hours per week 
• Contract:  Permanent
• Reference: 0653

Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their small, professional team.

Your role

To support the HR and Payroll Manager in the provision of payroll and administrative services to member councils, including contributing to advisory services on this topic and related matters.

Role overview

This role focuses on administering a range of business processes and procedures related to payroll. It centres on:

• ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations
• supporting member councils through efficient information handling
• maintaining well organised records and systems.

The post also contributes to the wider development and promotion of SALC’s payroll service.

Your responsibilities

• Assisting the HR and Payroll Manager with payroll administrative duties
• Process payroll information and calculate pay, including overtime, deductions and bonuses 
• Produce and distribute payslips using BrightPay 
• Handle timesheets, expenses, starters and leavers 
• Maintain accurate database records 
• Respond to payroll queries from councils, employees and managers 
• Develop sector knowledge and support online information 
• Prepare reports and assist in promoting the payroll service.

What you will need

• Basic knowledge and/or experience in handling payroll
• A good standard of literacy, numeracy
• Excellent customer service
• A desire to learn.

About us

Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) has a long-standing reputation as a trusted voice across the local government sector in Suffolk and have supported town and parish councils and parish meetings for over 75 years.  Recognised as ‘County Association of the Year’ in February 2025 as part of the National Association of Local Council’s Star Council Awards, and a finalist in 2026, SALC proudly delivers high-quality and responsive services. You will join a small and ambitious, dedicated professional team who work together to meet the needs of over 400 town and parish councils and parish meetings across Suffolk. 

SALC payroll has seen an increase in subscribers over recent years and you will be assisting in the running of a well-established and professionally run service.   You will be supported by colleagues with a strong team ethos.

What will offer you

We offer flexible working arrangements, which includes working from home. It should be noted that the postholder will be required to work either 1 or 2 days of the week (to meet the needs of our customers). 

You will be offered the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. 

To find out more

Please read the Job Person Profile available to view on the SALC website

Please contact Charlotte Haines, SALC HR and Payroll Manager, by calling 01473 833713 (available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).

How to apply

Visit the SALC website for more information including downloading the application pack and how to apply. 

Completed application to be returned to: payroll@suffolk-alc.gov.uk 

Closing date: 5pm, 3 April 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 13 April – 15 April 2026.