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Senior Employment & Reward Officer

United Kingdom, Haddington 41535.00 - 46279.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 26, 2026
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Job Description

The Employment and Reward Team are responsible for delivering operational Employment and Reward services including the processing of all employee contracts and pay records, and administering of associated pensions and payments. We also manage a range of non-financial rewards and salary sacrifice schemes. It is an extremely busy team with tight deadlines to ensure employees are paid correctly each month.

Job Responsibility

  • Undertake the day to day supervision of the team responsible for the delivery of employment and reward services including all Council and third party payrolls
  • Ensure that the processing of all Council Employee contract and pay records complies with Council Policy, financial and data protection protocols, current terms and conditions, and the relevant legislation and statutory regulations
  • Help supervise the team and ensure we provide an efficient and effective HR and Payroll service

Requirements

  • Educated to HNC level in a relevant HR or Payroll qualification and/or previous experience of working in a payroll, HR or transactional service
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Accuracy and having a very good eye for detail are essential
  • Experience of working in a busy payroll or HR setting
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of payroll and/or HR legislation, policies and procedures
  • Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network
  • Must live in the UK
  • Must be a current employee of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us)

What we offer

  • Flexi time is applicable
  • Days of working are negotiable
  • Starting and finishing times are flexible
  • Home or hybrid working options can be discussed

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