The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we must work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate. 
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working

We are recruiting a Payroll Administrator to work within the Payroll Processing Team. 

The role
The role involves being part of the Processing Team, liaising with employees, managers and external clients.  You will be responsible for processing payrolls, maintaining the expenses system and facilitating Smart Benefit claims. This is an exciting opportunity in an ever-changing payroll and pensions landscape where you will continue to learn and develop your skills and experience.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workloads, work under pressure to deadlines with conflicting demands and deal confidently with a full range of requests responding in a mature and courteous manner in sometimes difficult situations. You must have a good general level of education demonstrating numeracy and literacy, NVQ Level 2 standard or equivalent.

We are offering: 
•    A starting salary of £20,444 - £22,129 (Band 4)
•    Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
•    A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision.

Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.

You will be supported by our friendly experienced team primarily based in our main office at Morpeth County Hall.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Robert.galvin@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a comprehensive list of duties and essential requirements, please click here

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.