Payroll Services Assistant
Job Description / Person Specification – The Payroll Services department at Nottinghamshire County Council are recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team during an exciting time of change.
Salary: £25,583 - £26,403 per annum
Type of vacancy: Fixed Term
Work pattern: Full Time
Duration (Months): 18
Hours per week: 37
Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Competency Framework: Tier 7a
Number of posts: 2
Interview dates: Thursday 8th of January 2026 and Friday the 9th of January 2026
Closing date: 04 January 2026 23:55
Responsibilities
The job role will include actioning new starters, leavers and contractual variations in an accurate and timely manner, in line with the monthly deadlines. Other administration tasks will include the production of contracts, maternity administration and responding to general pay queries. You will also be the first point of contact for both telephone enquiries and correspondence, responding in an effective and efficient manner. Our customers include Nottinghamshire County Council departments, Schools and Academies, Pensions and other external clients.
This role consists of hybrid working, however there will be an expectation that the post holder attends our current office base at County Hall, West Bridgford on a frequent basis as determined by the needs of the business.
Qualifications and Skills
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
* Organised, with good customer service skills and a positive and flexible approach to teamwork.
* Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
* Ability to work to deadlines, in a logical and methodical manner, using your own initiative and follow agreed procedures and guidelines, consistently achieving a high level of accuracy.
* Understanding of Data Protection and the boundaries of confidentiality is essential.
* Previous applicants need not apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Applications are encouraged from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Other
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