Payroll Officer Employee Life Cycle | Full time | Payroll Services | Preston

Salary £25989 - £28,142 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed term, Full time |  Payroll Services | Preston

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Payroll Services at Lancashire County Council. The service provides payroll to over 40,000 employees for a diverse range of clients which include over 500 schools, district councils, academies and multi academy trust clients.

The role of the Payroll Officer is to support the efficient administration of a quality, accurate and timely payroll, and pensions function in accordance with statutory, legislative, and contractual obligations. You will be part of a supportive team including, a team leader and two senior colleagues, who provide a professional payroll service, working to monthly deadlines, and achieving monthly performance targets. 

Whilst experience of working within  payroll services is not essential, you do need:

• Strong communications skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of working to deadlines. 

Why join us?

• Flexible working hours.
• 3 days working from home. 
• 26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 32, after five years' continuous service (pro rata for part time employees).
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup will give you access to a huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers including supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel and much more.
• Training and development opportunities.

This role is currently based in Preston, for a chat about the role please contact Team Leader Hollee Bailey on 01695 587377

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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