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Ref no:
HGH21714
Published:
18/08/2026
Closes:
31/08/2026
Location:
Highland Area, Highland, IV3 5NX
  • Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£36,636 - £40,968 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

Post Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Can be based at any Highland Location
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £36,636 - £40,968 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Lisa Allison Tel: 01463 702328  E-mail: lisa.allison@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To assist and supervise the efficient and effective day to day operations of the Payroll Section to ensure that all operational and statutory deadlines are met.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

CIPFA Certificate in LG Payroll Administration or equivalent or significant experience of Payroll Administration gained in Local Government

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  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Equally Safe at Work - Development
  • Scottish Living Wage