Employment & Reward Administrator

Job Vacancy

Jobholders must possess an HNC or equivalent level qualification in an HR or Payroll related discipline and/or have around 2-3 years of work experience in an HR/Payroll environment demonstrating excellent communication skills, an awareness of the importance of contractual documentation, an attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload and to work to tight deadlines. In addition, jobholders must be competent in the use and application of Windows based software.

A CIPD Intermediate Diploma and/or a CIPP National Payroll Certificate level qualification is desirable.

To be competent in the whole role jobholders must have completed a training plan comprising of briefings, e-learning, work shadowing and practical delivery of the range of processes described above.

 

CLOSING DATE - Monday 5th August

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 13th August

Job Advert

Position Title: Employment & Reward Administrator

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House/Hybrid

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 31/08/2025

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £28,984.95 per annum. 

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.