Payroll Officer

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance & Corporate Resources team.

In this role, you will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including salary payments, allowances, pensions, and HMRC submissions. You will handle payroll queries, input data such as overtime and expenses, and ensure all transactions are correctly authorised and processed to strict deadlines.

You will also liaise with internal teams, external providers, and auditors, helping to maintain strong working relationships and ensure compliance with financial regulations and data protection requirements.

• At least 2 years’ payroll experience within a large organisation
• Good understanding of payroll processes and systems
• Strong numerical, keyboard, and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
• GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths (or equivalent)

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

If you are a motivated individual with a commitment to delivering high-quality payroll services, we would love to hear from you.

Need further information? please contact Neil Cooper (recruiting manager) on  or email neil.cooper@ or email recruitment@

Closing date for completed applications is 30 June 2026 (midnight)

Interviews will take place on 6th or 7th July 2026.

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