Job Description

Some key information

This role is based at County Hall in Taunton. We support hybrid working and a significant part of this role can be completed from home but will require attendance at the workplace on occasion. We operate a flexi time system which allows flexibility for work/life balance but also meets the requirements for contact with our clients.


This role offers 25 days (pro rata) annual leave rising to 28 days (pro rata) following five years continuous service. This role will be an ideal starting point for work within Payroll and wider HR. The Payroll and Compliance team sits within HR & Organisation Development which deals with everything from Recruitment to HR Casework and Learning & Development plus much more! 25 hours per week This role is to cover a secondment and is fixed term until 31st August 2026 or the return of the current postholder.

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:


Undertaking Payroll and HR Admin tasks to support our external clients. Dealing with standard queries related to terms and conditions of employment and other Payroll and HR queries. Being part of the wider Payroll team supporting colleagues with staff queries and working on the Council HR/Payroll systems.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:


Have experience of working in a fast paced, customer focused environment with multiple competing deadlines. Be able to demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude on a daily basis. Can demonstrate being a team player. Team work is the absolute key to what we do. We can't achieve without each other!

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.



We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.



We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact



Rachel Copp, 01823 355117, rachel.copp@somerset.gov.uk



The salary for this role is 16,489 - 17,015 per annum



When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.



If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.



Job Reference: SCC05460