Payroll Officer | Employee Life Cycle | Preston (Hybrid)

Salary £25,183 - £27,269 per annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston (Hybrid) |  

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Payroll Services at Lancashire County Council. The service provides payroll to over 45,000 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. 

What we're looking for:

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

Experience of working within payroll services would also support you in this role.

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

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louise Smith (Team Leader) on 01695 587234

Please note if you have previously applied within the last 6 months your application may be rejected at shortlisting.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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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