Payroll Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £25,245 per annum, rising to £25,889 per annum and rising again to £26,004 per annum in two annual increments.
The Payroll Officer will assist the force with the monthly payment of approximately 2400 employees ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time.
The successful candidate will have proven payroll experience and be able to deliver a customer focused service responding to payroll queries from members of staff, providing advice and guidance to staff.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise work and to work to deadlines.
This post is being advertised as a Full Time Post however part time hours will be considered. Please note that should you work part time hours, the above listed salary will be pro rata.
To apply, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your suitability and relevant experience for this role.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Officer roles across Wiltshire Police's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,245 - £25,245 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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