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Senior Assistant, Payroll
Council Offices, Kirkwall
14 hours per week
Temporary up to 16 August 2027
£32,743 - £35,006 pro-rata
£17.94 - £19.18 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Team Manager, Payroll.
Your working pattern is 14 hours per week between Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the payroll function of Orkney Islands Council.
You will process, check and maintain payroll data, manage timesheets and records, and ensure all information is handled confidentially and in line with Council procedures.
Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will respond to queries from both individual employees and external organisations, providing clear and professional advice by phone, email, in writing and face-to-face. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.
You will also provide administrative support to the Payroll and Pensions Service Manager and the Payroll Team Manager, assisting with documentation, tax submissions and general team functions. Your contribution will help maintain high service standards and support the smooth running of the payroll operation.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the 'must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 28 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing Monday 29 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 13 July 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Kathleen Miller, Team Manager Payroll at Kathleen.Miller@orkney.gov.uk or on 08156 873535 Ex 2114.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
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