Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Closing Date: 14 May 2026 – 11:59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Administration: Oversee payroll operations, including processing payments, maintaining records, and resolving discrepancies.
- Employee Support: Assist employees and managers with pay‑related enquiries and provide guidance on payroll policies.
- Data Management: Accurately enter data into the system and maintain up‑to‑date employee records.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to payroll and employee compensation.
Qualifications & Experience
- In‑depth knowledge of payroll, ideally within a local government setting.
- Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, completing work to a high standard within tight deadlines.
- Experience managing multiple processes in various IT systems, solving problems, and making sound decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences and situations.
- Strong interpersonal and team‑working skills.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Additional leave can be purchased up to two extra weeks.
- Enrolment in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with optional top‑up and life cover of three‑times salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave to support family life events.
- Access to a range of discounts on everyday items, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests, and more.
- Opportunities for learning and growth – workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships and qualifications, beginning with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- Secure, flexible work supporting fairness with annual pay reviews and recognition of trade unions.
- Up to three days of pro‑rated paid volunteering leave.
Inclusive Hiring & Support
Manchester City Council is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all ages and backgrounds, especially Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people. We are a Disability Confident Employer offering workplace adjustment hubs, Disability Staff Networks and a commitment to accessibility.
Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need adjustments to demonstrate suitability during the interview.
Accessibility Tools: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. It offers text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages and adjustable text size and colour.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements and identify with at least one of the following criteria:
- Members of the armed forces or veterans.
- Current or former care leavers.
- People with a disability or long‑term condition.
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