Payroll Officer -Level 1 or Level 2

Job Introduction

Job Title: Payroll Officer (Level 1 or Level 2 – Dependent on Experience)
Location: Hybrid (2 days office/ workload dependent) - Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary: Grade 3 or Grade 4 D.O.E. £24,796 to £27,254 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday November 24th

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-orientated and proactive Payroll Officer to join our People Administration team. Reporting to the Payroll team leader you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, maintaining compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.

This role is offered at either Level 1 (G3) or Level 2 (G4) depending on your experience and skills. Candidates with substantial payroll experience, particularly in Local Government, and who can demonstrate the ability to handle complex calculations, support team leadership, and deliver training may be considered for appointment at Level 2 (G4).

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
• Liaise with internal and external customers
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Support audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

• Proven experience in payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, and pension schemes.
• Experienced in using payroll software and basic formula / analytical experience within Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• If applying for Level 2 (G4), you will have at least 4 years’ experience in a payroll role, ideally within Local Government, with a strong understanding of payroll and pension legislation, and the ability to support team operations, deliver training, and resolve complex queries.

Desirable:

• Experience with Business World (Unit 4)
• Experience supporting payroll team operations or training delivery
• Experience resolving complex payroll queries or calculations

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary 
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Hybrid working, 
• Local Government pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Benefits

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Jane Bridgwater via email Jane.Bridgwater@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.