Your new company
Join a respected public service organisation dedicated to making Lancashire safer. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service plays a vital role in the community by delivering prevention, protection, and emergency response services. With a strong commitment to public safety, partnership working, and community trust, the Service is driven by its core values and ethical principles, ensuring a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Your new role
As a HR/Payroll Administrator, you will provide essential support to the HR and Payroll teams, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of employee data, payroll transactions, and administrative tasks. This temporary role, running until April 2026, is based within a collaborative and values-driven team environment.
Key responsibilities include:

Processing payroll data and maintaining accurate employee records.
Supporting HR administrative functions such as onboarding, contract changes, and absence management.
Responding to employee queries regarding pay, benefits, and HR policies.
Assisting with data reporting and compliance with employment legislation.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR and Payroll functions.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
A proactive and collaborative approach, aligned with the Service's values of trust, respect, integrity, and empowerment.
An understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles.

What you'll get in return

A rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital public service.
A supportive and inclusive team culture guided by strong ethical values.
Competitive salary and access to public sector benefits.
Flexible working arrangements where possible.
The chance to develop your skills in a respected and community-focused organisation.
This is either a part-time (29 hours across 4 days) or full-time role (36.25 hours across 5 days).Part-time - from £14.50 per hour
Full-time - from £16.40 per hour

This is a hybrid working role, therefore you'll be able to work 1 day from home once training is completed.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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