Payroll Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional and enthusiastic individual to join the Payroll Team at Warrington Borough Council.

We are looking to appoint a Payroll Business Partner who will play an important role in ensuring the effective delivery of payroll services to Council employees and its customers.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Processing payroll information
• Dealing with internal and external customers
• Administering pensions and sending information to providers
• Ensuring HMRC compliance
• Issuing contracts of employment and maintaining personal files

This is a very busy and demanding role, which requires high levels of customer service and IT skills. You will have the ability to prioritise your own workload and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached. If you are interested and meet the criteria, we would welcome your application.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Bennett, Payroll Team Manager, on

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT