Payroll Officer

We are recruiting for a Payroll Officer for 25 hours per week.

In this role, you will be working closely with Finance, HR and ICS colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient payroll service. You will be a dynamic, motivated, and organised Payroll Professional who is experienced with managing payroll processes. As an individual with good numerical ability and an eye for detail, you will be keen to make a significant contribution to the performance and achievements of the Payroll Team.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in:

Statuary payments
Monthly reconciliation
Processing BACS payments
Following Local government conditions of services
Local Government Pension
Expenses and benefits

It would also be an advantage if you have knowledge of Itrent and Business Objects.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is reliable, customer focused, and a team player.

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
Most services are closed over Christmas
Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.