Dorset Council
HR & Payroll Assistant - Level 2
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Are you good with numbers? Do you have a passion for customer service? Do you have a high degree of attention for detail? Are you a strong team player but also able to manage your own workload?
We are looking for a motivated and detail-conscious HR & Payroll Assistants to join our friendly team. You would be providing a key role in the delivery of Payroll and HR service for staff employed within schools and external customers.
Previous experience or knowledge of the education sector along with previous experience of working in a busy administration role would be an advantage but not essential.
Role
We provide transactional support to employers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, some of the key tasks you would be undertaking in the role include:
- Advertising roles as part of the recruitment process
- Inputting HR, payroll, travel/expenses, and pensions data into the HR/Payroll system
- Ensuring accurate and timely salary payments for starters, leavers, and contractual changes
- Producing contracts of employment and ensuring compliance with DBS and other pre-employment clearances
A strong customer service ethos is required, where providing information and advice to schools and customers is key.
This would be an opportunity to progress a career in Payroll and HR. An understanding of Payroll support service delivery in a large or complex organisation would be advantageous, the ideal candidate will demonstrate experience of the use of ICT systems for the delivery of a payroll service.
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It is desirable for you to be able to demonstrate an aptitude to calculate pay from gross to net, and will be required to identify, calculate and process other payroll-related issues as they occur. Although full training and ongoing support will be given.
Further Information
This role is based at County Hall in Dorchester, but you may be required/able to work remotely (e.g. from home). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
Applications Are Welcomed As Either
- a fixed-term appointment, or
- a secondment opportunity for existing employees.
Candidates seeking appointment on a secondment basis should note that release from their substantive post is subject to management approval and operational requirements.
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We
- Provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- Work in partnership to make a real difference
- Value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- Support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- Have access to a range of benefits and support
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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