Torbay Council
System Development Officer (Payroll) - 37 Hours
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System Development Officer (Payroll) - 37 Hours
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026
Department: Corporate Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Torbay Council
Reporting To: Team Manager
Compensation: £35,412 - £38,220 / year
Description
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Torbay Council
Torbay Council is a small unitary authority enabling us to make things happen quickly and there’s always something new and interesting happening. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. If you do too, join us.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our solutions-driven team. With the Local Government Reorganisation decision recently being announced, you will be part of a small development team working to implement new functionality, challenging current practices and methodology. This is a fast-paced area of work, where teamwork and collaboration are key, and ambition and learning is encouraged!
The successful candidate will be ambitious for the service, bringing new ideas and initiatives. Typical areas of the work you will be involved in:
- Identifying system issues, investigating the cause, and applying agreed resolutions.
- Supporting and development of payroll (ResourceLink) and other HR systems.
- Creative input into system projects.
- Challenging ideas to encourage innovative change.
- System upgrades and testing.
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As a Systems Development Officer, your technical expertise and forward-thinking approach contribute to the development and implementation of proposals that enhance our Corporate (Payroll/HR) solutions. Your collaboration with internal user groups and technical teams reflects your commitment to driving efficiency and optimising application usage. As a bridge between technology and business needs, you play a pivotal role in enabling the organisation to harness the full potential of its applications.
We have recently migrated our payroll solution (ResourceLink) to the cloud allowing for increased functionality (which included the implementation of a mobile app) and this role will be pivotal in determining its future development and use. We are also in the process of developing our Power BI offering, giving us the opportunity to influence its metrics and styling. Future projects include agency workers and volunteers details recording in a central database. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll with experience in system implementation projects.
All team members are currently permanent home workers, however, if you prefer an office setting this can also be accommodated. Applications are welcome from candidates across the UK.
For an informal chat please contact Darren Mathers on 01803 207398 or darren.mathers@torbay.gov.uk.
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Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 28th September 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 1st September. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
- High levels of IT literacy, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Ability to problem solve to reach resolution of issues.
- Ability to influence to reach desired outcomes.
- Ability to train and support colleagues and customers in using systems to ensure knowledge transfer.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Knowledge and up-to-date experience of working with ICT, HR, and Payroll systems.
- Knowledge of producing specifications for report writing.
- Knowledge of applying system updates and testing systems.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience of working in an ICT helpdesk type role, providing technical support and guidance resolving queries as necessary.
- Experience of system administration and development of a system which contains sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of reviewing and improving systems and processes.
- Experience of delivering ICT training to work colleagues and customers.
- Educated to GCSE qualifications standard, to include Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
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