System Development Officer – Payroll

Torbay Council

. Develop and improve ResourceLink and wider HR systems supporting payroll and HR services .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeTorquay • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,581 - £39,481 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing and HR systems, with a strong focus on system administration, configuration, and reporting using tools like Power BI. Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement while maintaining high accuracy in data management.

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Payroll ProcessingResourceLink ExperienceSystem AdministrationPower BI ReportingICT Training Delivery

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Hard Skills

Payroll KnowledgeSystem ConfigurationSystem TestingReport Writing SpecificationsProcess ImprovementAutomation IdentificationData ManagementTechnical SupportProblem InvestigationCyclical Payroll Production

Soft Skills

InitiativeAdaptabilityCollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

GCSE Qualifications in Maths and English

Industry Keywords

HR SystemsPayroll SystemsSensitive Information ManagementContinuous ImprovementICT Helpdesk

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and improve ResourceLink and wider HR systems supporting payroll and HR services
Use payroll knowledge to solve problems, investigate issues and ensure system changes work effectively and comply with HMRC
Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency and continuous improvement
Translate payroll and HR needs into practical system solutions
Support configuration, testing, upgrades and new developments
Help develop reporting and insight, including use of Power BI
Work within a small, solutions-focused development team
Collaborate with colleagues to investigate problems and implement new functionality
Report to the Team Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working in an ICT helpdesk type role, providing technical support and guidance resolving queries as necessary
Experience of system administration and development of a system which contains sensitive and confidential information
Experience of reviewing and improving systems and processes
Experience of delivering ICT training to work colleagues and customer
Educated to GCSE qualifications standard, to include Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent
Experience of payroll processing and producing a cyclical payroll
Ability to work under own initiative
Ability to work on projects within timescales and resource limits
Ability to react to changing priorities and deadlines
High levels of accuracy with the ability to deal with high volumes of detail and data driven workload
Knowledge and up to date experience of working with ICT, HR and Payroll systems
Knowledge of producing specifications for report writing
Knowledge of applying system updates and testing systems
ResourceLink experience would be particularly useful, but is not essential
Good payroll knowledge and experience of another payroll system acceptable
Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
Permanent home working basis
Office-based working environment can be accommodated if preferred