About the team we are recruiting to

Coventry City Council's Payroll & Pensions Service provides the full range of services to Council, as well as to external customers on a traded service basis. 

Our People Plan 2020-2022 sets out our ambitions as a HR service that will inspire others, drive and secure opportunities to improve and transform the services we offer to the citizens of Coventry.  The continuous improvement of systems and processes is a key element of this.

The work of our team spreads across two main areas: Council services and external customers, and we provide our services to over 100 customers, paying up to 20,000 people.  We have an excellent reputation and wish to grow our capacity for new business opportunities. 

What is the job role?

Following the reorganisation of the service, an opportunity has arisen for 2 x Payroll Leads.  

These roles will undertake the full range of payroll tasks ensuring the activities of the team are undertaken in accordance with statutory rules and regulations employment legislation, Council policies and procedures and HR performance objectives.

This includes keeping up to date with statutory regulatory and policy developments.

You will also assist with the training and development of team members and allocation of work to ensure deadlines are met and accuracy maintained. 

You will liaise with and advise colleagues, managers, and customers, on the regulations and legislation in relation to payroll.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional with in depth and up to date knowledge of good practice in payroll provision, along with the legal, statutory and HMRC requirements that apply.

You must be able to work under pressure and balance conflicting workloads and priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for working with the range of people within the role.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: 20th April 2021

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

Coventry City Council