Job Description To provide the Payroll/HR system administration service, together with performance measurement and quality control information. Support the Senior Payroll and HR Administration Adviser in the operational support of the payroll team within Payroll/HR Admin Section. Requirements Provide day to day system/s maintenance and administration of the Payroll/HR system Develop operational procedures to ensure the function is properly documented Review the procedural standards for this area Participate in the training and development of staff within this area Support the Senior Payroll and HR Administration Adviser with the overall direction and support for the payroll team Assist in the ongoing service provision review to ensure best value Handle various enquiries, both written and verbal The Individual Experience in general Payroll administration Experience in system administration Experience of undertaking business process review A high level of IT literacy Understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures Understanding of payroll control procedures. Effective numerical skills Finance/Systems Administration diploma level qualifications* Payroll qualification or sound knowledge of current good practice within payroll* Ability to effectively prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, managing conflicting priorities Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Knowledge of local authority Conditions of Service Ability to undertake formal and informal business process reviews to achieve optimum efficiency Ability to work using initiative and common sense and to take evidence based balanced decisions Ability to assimilate information quickly, analyse, collate and present data to optimise knowledge and effective decision making Able to maintain confidentiality. Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Very good communicator – verbal and written The ability to motivate and monitor staff with a friendly, open and confident approach Work under pressure to tight deadlines Ability to work flexibly as part of service approach to flexible working Closing Date: 9th January 2026 Starting Salary: £38,699.05 per annum Hours: 36.25 hours per week For further information please contact Linda Duncan: linda.duncan@moray.gov.uk