Payroll and Pensions Officer About the role We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Pensions Officer to support with the day to day processing of payroll & pension transactions. This post is part of the HR & OD function which is responsible for ensuring the Council has right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right level and at the right cost to enable us to meet our LET S DO It vision for Bury. The HR & OD function provide the technical and specialist people management expertise to make this happen and drive the development of the organisation s people and culture Key Responsibilities: Process end-to-end payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company policies. Provide advice and support to employees regarding payroll and pension queries. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Hybrid working model in place. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way Benefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. Next steps For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Nichola Hughes n.hughesbury.gov.uk