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HR Officer
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 13 - 13 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
HR & Payroll Officer
£13 per hour
Borough Hall, MK42 9AP
ASAP Until end of October 2025
Hybrid working- Fully office based to start
Job Summary:
We are recruiting for a HR & Payroll Transactions Officer to join our client's Personnel Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with strong payroll knowledge and a passion for delivering high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide an efficient and effective HR and Payroll administrative service to the Council, Schools, and external clients.
Manage the employee lifecycle, including:
Starters, leavers, and changes to employment
Overtime and casual hours
Mileage and expenses
Maternity, paternity, and redundancy payments
Statutory and voluntary deductions
Student loans, tax notifications, and other payroll-related transactionsAssist in the calculation and payment of all relevant deductions in line with Council policy and procedures.
Provide advice and guidance to employees, schools, and external clients on:
Terms and conditions of employment
Council policies and procedures
Transactional servicesMonitor sickness absence and support HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Advisors with related actions.
Essential Criteria:
Educated to NVQ Level 3 or A-Level equivalent with strong numeracy skills and the ability to perform complex calculations.
Significant experience and sound working knowledge of Payroll and HR, including policies, procedures, and employment terms across a diverse workforce.
Proficient in using complex integrated HR/Payroll systems and advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to adapt positively to change and new working practices.
Able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, managing conflicting priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to develop practical solutions.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and handle sensitive issues.
Self-motivated and thrives in a demanding HR/Payroll setting.if you have the right skills for this role, apply today!
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
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