Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join Bradford Council on an initial 6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What You’ll Do
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Process all aspects of payroll accurately and within strict deadlines, including salaries, pay awards, increments, expenses, and allowances.
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Maintain accurate employee records using both SAP and manual systems.
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Provide professional advice and guidance to employees and managers on pay, deductions, and conditions of service.
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Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension, and Council regulations.
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Support the recovery of overpayments and the correct application of voluntary and statutory deductions.
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Contribute to the development and improvement of payroll systems and procedures.
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Support the training and mentoring of new or less experienced staff within the payroll team.
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Work closely with the Corporate Recruitment and Redeployment team to ensure smooth onboarding and payment of new employees.
About You
You’ll be highly organised, analytical, and committed to accuracy. With a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of payroll principles, you’ll be comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing confidential information responsibly.
Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you