Payroll and HR System Administrator

Job Description

To provide the Payroll/HR system administration service, together with performance measurement and quality control information.

Support the Senior Payroll and HR Administration Adviser in the operational support of the payroll team within Payroll/HR Admin Section.

Requirements

Provide day to day system/s maintenance and administration of the Payroll/HR system

Develop operational procedures to ensure the function is properly documented

Review the procedural standards for this area

Participate in the training and development of staff within this area 

Support the Senior Payroll and HR Administration Adviser with the overall direction and support for the payroll team

Assist  in the ongoing service provision review to ensure best value

Handle various enquiries, both written and verbal

The Individual

Experience in general Payroll administration

Experience in system administration

Experience of undertaking business process review

A high level of IT literacy

Understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures

Understanding of payroll control procedures.

Effective numerical skills

Finance/Systems Administration diploma level qualifications*

Payroll qualification or sound knowledge of current good practice within payroll*

Ability to effectively prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, managing conflicting priorities

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Knowledge of local authority Conditions of Service

Ability to undertake formal and informal business process reviews to achieve optimum efficiency

Ability to work using initiative and common sense and to take evidence based balanced decisions

Ability to assimilate information quickly, analyse, collate and present data to optimise knowledge and effective decision making

Able to maintain confidentiality.

Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative.

Very good communicator – verbal and written

The ability to motivate and monitor staff with a friendly, open and confident approach

Work under pressure to tight deadlines

Ability to work flexibly as part of service approach to flexible working

 

Temporary position initially for 6 months with the potential to be made permanent

Closing date: 6th June 2025

Starting Salary: £37209.90 per annum (pro rata)

36.25 hours per week

 

Applications are welcome from internal applicants for a secondment opportunity.

 

Proposed interview dates: 12th and 13th June 2025

 

For further information please contact Linda Duncan: linda.duncan@moray.gov.uk