Employment & Reward Team Leader

Based in Fairfield House (hybrid working is available) as part of the Employment and Reward Team within Corporate Resources, you will be responsible for the reconciliation and delivery of a designated payroll ensuring that the processing of all Midlothian Council Employee contract and pay records, complies with Council Policy, financial and data protection protocols, current terms and conditions, and the relevant legislation and statutory regulations.

You will play a key role in supporting a new transformation project around HR/Payroll processes and activities to provide a better experience for staff across all Council services and transform existing processes.

Please note that all interviews will be in person.

Jobholders must possess a minimum qualification of the Certificate in HR Practice and a Payroll Technician Certificate or equivalent level qualification. In addition, the jobholder must have proven experience of working on corporate human resources and/or payroll systems or related project delivery demonstrating a good working knowledge of the operational processes and the associated policy and legislation. S/he must be able to respond to all operational aspects of Tax, National Insurance and Pensions legislation and year end enquiries.

Consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate competence in both a human resources and payroll environment, but the qualifications must be achieved within a designated timescale. In addition, Jobholders must be competent in the use and application of Windows based software.

A CIPD intermediate Diploma and/or a cipp National Payroll Certificate level qualification is desirable

Candidates will be required to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the associated regulation, data protection and financial probity issues.

To be competent in the role the jobholder must have good interpersonal skills and develop and maintain an understanding of all aspects of Midlothian Council HR Policy and Procedure contract and pay related conditions for each employee group.

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £35,409.35 per annum.

This role requires

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be