Payroll Specialist chez Director HR&OD

Salary: £39,862 - £41,771

Hours per week: 37 hours 

Interview date: Monday 15 December 2025

Payroll Specialist – Oracle Expertise & Payroll Delivery

Join our Payroll team and play a key role in delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. As a Payroll Specialist, you will combine technical expertise with operational delivery, ensuring payroll is produced to the highest standards while driving system improvements that enhance the overall service.

In this role, you will lead the design, build, testing, and maintenance of Oracle HR/Payroll configuration, using your understanding of payroll legislation and system capability to deliver solutions that are fit for purpose and fully compliant. Alongside this, you will manage workflows and oversee payroll production, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to legislative and corporate requirements. Your ability to resolve complex issues, analyse performance data, and identify opportunities for improvement will support evidence-based decisions that enhance customer experience and deliver better outcomes. 

We are looking for someone with strong experience in large-scale payroll environments and deep knowledge of Oracle HR/Payroll modules. A solid understanding of HR and payroll processes, pensions, HMRC regulations, and Local Government terms is essential, along with a degree-level qualification or equivalent expertise. Experience with systems such as Oracle, will be highly valued.

This is your opportunity to join a team where your technical skills and payroll expertise will shape the future of our service. Apply today and take your career to the next level.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

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For more details, contact Christine Courtenay, HR Payroll & Systems Development Manager, at [email protected], or call 01225 712538

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