Badger Group

Payroll Specialist

The closing date is 31 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Badger Group which is a social enterprise that works with key stakeholders including NHS Trusts, local authorities, local Councillors & MPs and GPs to deliver best patient care.

As an out of hours and urgent care provider, we are seeking a Payroll Specialist reporting to our Group Finance Manager.

We are seeking a self-starter who is self-sufficient, proactive and adaptable, a good communicator and valued team member. You are highly motivated to excel in your role, providing a comprehensive, professional and effective service. You have highly developed organisational and time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. It is essential you have at least 2 years experience of working with multiple payrolls with sound knowledge & understanding of basic accounting procedures.

Main duties of the job

Process multiple payroll runs accurately using Sage Payroll.

Maintain payroll data and perform administration tasks.

Administer workplace pension schemes, including enrolments and contributions.

Calculate holiday pay in line with policy and regulations.

Update and support rota management via Rotamaster.

Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP, and Pension auto-enrolment requirements.

Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies promptly.

Provide administrative support across the finance function.

Maintain awareness of team duties to provide cover during absence or holidays.

Protect payroll data accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.

Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

About us

Badger is a not-for-profit social enterprise and has been providing NHS GP out of hours and urgent primary care services in Birmingham and Solihull since 1996. Rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in March 2024, we have built a respected reputation throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Badger has a national profile as an organisation where excellent care, quality services, continuous improvement and innovation are at the heart of what we do. We know that the future brings new and significant challenges for healthcare providers with an increased focus on improving value. However, against this shifting delivery context, one thing remains a constant - our passion to provide care that people can trust.

We are proud that our organisation reflects the diversity of the population we serve and understand the benefits this brings to the quality of services. We warmly welcome applications from all irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0581-26-0000

Job locations

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached recruitment pack.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached recruitment pack.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a busy finance department
  • Substantial experience in preparing and processing payroll.
  • Experience using IT and Sage Payroll, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint.
  • Experience applying data protection and confidentiality procedures.

Desirable

  • Experience within healthcare sector
  • Experience dealing with public sector organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Payroll Qualification
  • A good general level of education.
  • End to End Payroll management
  • Intermediate level EXCEL
  • Pension administration

Desirable

  • Sage 50 Payroll Certification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a busy finance department
  • Substantial experience in preparing and processing payroll.
  • Experience using IT and Sage Payroll, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint.
  • Experience applying data protection and confidentiality procedures.

Desirable

  • Experience within healthcare sector
  • Experience dealing with public sector organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Payroll Qualification
  • A good general level of education.
  • End to End Payroll management
  • Intermediate level EXCEL
  • Pension administration

Desirable

  • Sage 50 Payroll Certification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Badger Group

Address

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY


Employer's website

https://www.badger-group.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Badger Group

Address

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY


Employer's website

https://www.badger-group.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

recruitment@badger.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0581-26-0000

Job locations

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY


Supporting documents

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