Payroll Officer

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Payroll Officer within our Human Resources and Payroll team?

In this role you will supervise the day-to-day operation of the Payroll Section, this includes a payroll team leader (1.0 FTE) and payroll administrators (5.0 FTE).  The successful applicant will ensure that Falkirk Council’s payrolls are completed accurately and on time, every time.  This will include monitoring the workload/work quality of the payroll team, interpreting and applying conditions of service and statutory provisions and overseeing the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to both statutory and non

statutory payments.  We are always looking at ways to improve our payroll service, and, in this role, you would contribute to strategic planning processes for payroll and help identify areas for improvement. 

What we are looking for…

You will be educated to HND level in an appropriate subject area (relevant experience will be considered as an alternative to this).

You will have the ability to organise competing demands, work to tight timescales and be able to demonstrate excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Substantial knowledge of payroll administration including the rules applying to Income Tax, NI, Pensions, Parental leave/pay and sick pay administration is essential.  You should also have experience working in a payroll office and this should include experience at a supervisory level.

Sounds like you? Great. 

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Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

 

Requirements

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Lisa Martin at lisa.martin@falkirk.gov.uk

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