Payroll Support Assistant

An opportunity has arisen within the Organisational Development Section for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join a busy Payroll Team, your day-to-day activities will vary and focus around the processing of employment related data within the iTrent HR/Payroll system.

In your new role your duties will include the calculation and processing of all pay related items including all occupational/statutory elements such as sickness and maternity pays.  You will facilitate new employee data within the Corporate HR/Payroll system including pre-employment processes such as Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks.  

You will provide support and assistance to employees and managers on all pay related aspects whilst adhering to current legislations.

You will have the flexibility to use your initiative and creativity to work on solutions to improve processes and the service offered to stakeholders.

Knowledge, skills and experience required for this role include:

- Experience of working within a HR/Payroll environment

- Ability to prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are met

- Ability to communicate confidently both written and orally

- Excellent customer service skills

- IT literate 

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have.  We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Fay Wheeler / Julie Hooper 01495369522 / HRPayroll@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk.

Closing Date:

27.06.2025 at 12:00 midnight

Interview Date:

17.07.2025