ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Officer to support the Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Officer in delivering an accurate, timely, and compliant payroll service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll-related transactions and employment-related payments, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. They will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of payroll operations, administering statutory payments and deductions, and supporting the completion of payroll returns and regulatory reporting.
This role requires a strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service, with a thorough understanding of payroll processes and relevant legislation. The postholder will help ensure compliance with organisational policies and statutory requirements while contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll services.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Nicola Evans-Nicola.Evans@gwent.police.uk
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.
Welsh language
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Positive Action Support – Recruitment
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance below or contact the Positive Action team via email: positive.action@gwent.police.uk
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
