HR Administrator – CMB2078e
Job reference: REQ00000019042
Date posted: 13/10/2025
Closing date: 02/11/2025
Location: CARLISLE
Salary: £26,403 - £26,824
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
HR Administrator x 4 (Full time, 37 hours per week)
HR Administrator x 1 (Part time, 25 hours per week)
Job Description
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.
We look 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.
Guaranteed Interviews
* 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
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and an Age Friendly Employer, providing 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.
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.
Supporting Information
* Post Specification
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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