Salary: £26,403 - £26,824 per annum (Full Time Salary) & £18,482 - £18,777 per annum (Part Time Salary)
Hours: 1 x Full‑time: 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) & 1 x Part‑time: 25.9 hours per week (0.7 FTE)
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
About this opportunity
Do you have experience working within a busy and fast paced HR Admin and Payroll Service?
Do you enjoy working independently and with a fantastic team of people?
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic candidate, with exceptional attention to detail, to join our friendly and proactive HR and Payroll Administration Team.
You will be part of the team responsible for the efficient day-to-day processing of payroll within the Council, including processing timesheets, contracts, pensions, mileage claims, actioning working pattern updates and handling any incoming payroll queries, always ensuring a confident and professional approach.
Working within our HR and OD Team you may also have the opportunity to provide support to other services where appropriate.
Who we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will be proactive, with strong coordination, organisation and administration skills. We are looking for someone who is confident and possesses the ability to work independently in a busy demanding environment with excellent organisational skills and an ability to use their own initiative.
You will have experience of working within a customer environment & ability to demonstrate strong Customer Service Skills. This will include communicating across various channels including but not limited to face-to-face telephone mail and electronic media.
Practical knowledge and understanding of core HR and Payroll practices would be beneficial for this role.
If this sounds like you then apply today!
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Simon Hyslop by email at Simon.Hyslop@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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