HR & Payroll Assistant - Level 2

People are at the heart of every service we deliver at Dorset Council and in HR & Payroll Support it is our role to enable people to do their best work. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the HR & Payroll Support team, one of the key support areas in the People and Workforce Service at Dorset Council. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to undertake a key role in the delivery of this service for Dorset Council. The positions are based in Dorchester with the option to work from home for some of your time. Attendance at the offices in Dorchester is essential for induction and training and a regular commitment to attending the office for team events and customer support is an integral part of the role.

What will you be doing?

• you will be involved in delivering a range of HR and Payroll services to meet the needs of our managers and employees
• give advice, guidance and information as the first point of contact within the HR and Payroll service
• apply your understanding of policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment and payroll knowledge
• keep our employee records up to date in the council’s HR Payroll system
• support all parts of the employee life cycle, from starting in employment through to leaving
  
  

About you To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a good standard of general education, and be numerate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• you will have experience of performing an administrative role and be skilled in the use of office ICT systems
• experience of working in a HR and/or Payroll service is desirable but not essential
• an understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping and data protection the ability to be a team player and able to prioritise your workload and work to deadlines
  
  

The Dorset Council behaviours form part of everything we do. You’ll need to be able to demonstrate them through the way you work, and during the recruitment process. Please use the Relevant Experience section of the application to evidence your skills, knowledge and experience with reference to the person specification.

Further Information

This role is fixed term until June 2028.

For further information about the role please contact us at [email protected].

We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

Please note interviews will be held in person at our offices in Dorchester.

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
  
  

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
  
  

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.