HR & Payroll Officer

Ktpws; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join their operational team. This position involves providing top-notch HR and Payroll advice and support. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a capacity to work under strict deadlines. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,548.83 - £32,337.23 per year and a hybrid work model, reflecting the council's commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Experience in HR and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR and Payroll advice and support.
• Work with the operational team at the council.
• Ensure compliance with tasks and deadlines.

Job description

# HR & Payroll Officer (Permanent)Ref no:: WDN06334Published:: 14/01/2026Closes:: 28/01/2026Location:: 16 Church Street, Council Offices, West Dunbartonshire Council, Dumbarton, G82 1QLSalary:: £30,548.83 - £32,337.23 per year dependent on experienceContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Job DescriptionWest Dunbartonshire Council have an great opportunity for an experienced HR and Payroll Officer to join our operational team providing a first class HR and Payroll advice and support service to the council and our associated partners.If you are a forward thinking, customer and quality focused practitioner with excellent communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines, we would love to hear from you.Interviews are planned to take place on the 3rd of March 2026.## RequirementsThe preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.## The IndividualWDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role. For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement