Job Description

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

West Dunbartonshire Council has an opportunity for a part time HR and Payroll Assistant to work within our Service Centre. The postholder will be supporting the Council, and our arms length organisations, complete operational tasks with a focus on payroll processing and employee records management.

The role requires the post holder to be detail-oriented, proactive, have excellent organisational skills, as well as accuracy for compliance with Council policies and legal requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Administration related qualification such as an SVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience in an administrative function is essential.

The postholder will benefit from working within a supportive and collaborative HR and Payroll working environment, with flexible working hours and remote work options available.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/