Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019042
Date posted
13/10/2025
Application closing date
02/11/2025
Location
CARLISLE
Salary
26,403 - 26,824
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

HR Administrator - CMB2078e

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Job description

HR Administrator x 4

X 3 posts are full time 37 hours per week

X 1 post is part time x 25 hour per week

About this opportunity

Do you have experience working within a busy and fast paced HR Admin and Payroll Service?

Do you enjoy working independently and with a fantastic team of people?

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic candidate, with exceptional attention to detail, to join our friendly and proactive HR and Payroll Administration Team.



You will be part of the team responsible for the efficient day-to-day processing of payroll within the Council, including processing timesheets, contracts, pensions, mileage claims, actioning working pattern updates and handling any incoming payroll queries, always ensuring a confident and professional approach.



Working within our HR and OD Team you may also have the opportunity to provide support to other services where appropriate.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be proactive, with strong coordination, organisation and administration skills. We are looking for someone who is confident and possesses the ability to work independently in a busy demanding environment with excellent organisational skills and an ability to use their own initiative.



You will have experience of working within a customer environment & ability to demonstrate strong Customer Service Skills. This will include communicating across various channels including but not limited to face-to-face telephone mail and electronic media.



Practical knowledge and understanding of core HR practices to support recruitment and onboarding would be beneficial for this role.



These roles are available on a fixed-term basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.





We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.





Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Simon Hyslop by email at Simon.Hyslop@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants

as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010 Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

Interview date: 12th November 2025

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

Our Staff Benefits

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