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Payroll Officer | Employee Life Cycle


Job Location:

Preston - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 25989 - 28142
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Description

Salary 25989 - 28142 per annum 37 hours per week Fixed-term (31st March 2027) Full-time Payroll Officer Employee Life Cycle

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Payroll Services at Lancashire County service provides payroll to over 39000 employees for a diverse range of clients which include over 500 schools district councils academies and multi academy trust clients.

The role of the Payroll Officer is to support the efficient administration of a quality accurate and timely payroll and pensions function in accordance with statutory legislative and contractual obligations. You will be part of a supportive team including a team leader and two senior colleagues who provide a professional payroll service working to monthly deadlines and achieving monthly performance targets.

Whilst experience of working within payroll services is not essential you do need:

  • Strong communications skills.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Experience of working within a team.
  • Experience of working to deadlines.

Why join us

  • Flexible working hours.
  • 3 days working from home.
  • 26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 32 after five years continuous service (pro rata for part time employees).
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
  • Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup will give you access to a huge range of discounts across the UKs major retailers including supermarkets technology fashion travel and much more.
  • Training and development opportunities.

This role is currently based in Preston for a chat about the role please contact Team Leader Hollee Bailey on .

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications

Job Description and Person Specification




Required Experience:

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