Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple motivated Payroll Administrators to join our Recruitment and Pay Teams providing a shared service across both Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East Councils and schools.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Chester, Homeworker

Job Category

Finance

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 5

Salary Min

25,183 per annum

Salary Max

27,269 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

12 months

Closing Date

03/08/2025

Ref No

W4087

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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



The ideal candidates will have experience working in a payroll environment. Knowledge and understanding of HR and Payroll practice are essential, UNIT4 ERP system knowledge would be beneficial. These exciting Payroll Administrator vacancies play a key role delivering payroll administration for all council and school employees.



In addition to the above these roles would suit someone with good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, an out-going personality; excellent communication skills; a pro-active and positive attitude with strong organisational and multitasking skills; who can manage pressure effectively and work on own initiative within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

Manage and checking of payroll data. Production of contractual paperwork Responding to payroll and contractual queries. Absence calculation eg sick pay, maternity pay etc Monitoring and responding to all queries using a customer management system.

Please see for additional responsibilities and requirements.



In return you will be playing your part to make a difference to our colleague experience at a high performing Council. You will also receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years' service, the ability to work flexibly, and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing, and development.



For an informal discussion about the role contact Chris Pleavin @ chris.pleavin@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk



We may close this job when a suitable number of applications have been received.



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.