Details:
- Salary: £15.31 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Widnes Cheshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Halton Borough Council is hiring an experienced Pay Officer to support an important payroll transition project.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a busy and supportive team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the transition project and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
About the role
As a Pay Officer, you will support the payroll function during a period of transition, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You will be responsible for a range of payroll duties and will work closely with colleagues across the Council.
What we're looking for
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience
Experience working in a busy payroll environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a teamExperience using iTrent or Unit4 would be a distinct advantage.
Contract details
Pay rate: £15.31 per hour
Contract: Minimum 2 months, supporting a transition project
Start date: October 2026
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Initially based on site at the DCBL Stadium, Widnes, before moving to a hybrid working arrangementIf you have the payroll experience required and are available to support this exciting project, we would love to hear from you.
About Connect2Halton
Connect2Halton is the recruitment partner for Halton Borough Council. It is owned by Halton Borough Council and Kent County Council and was established to support the Council with its temporary and casual recruitment requirements.
We are committed to connecting talented people with rewarding opportunities that make a difference within the local community.
Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates