Job summary
Are you an experienced Payroll Officer? Enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for figures? Would you like to work as part of a warm and friendly team? Then our busy and challenging work environment could be perfect for you.
We need you to have the ability to work independently and as part of our team.Good communication skills are essential as is numeracy, accuracy and logical thinking. The ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritising the workloads is key to this role.
Flexible working and some working from home (Dependent on experience)
This role will be based in Cambells House (Bidwells Site), Maris Lane, Trumpington, CB2 9FF.
Main duties of the job
Payroll Officers are required to process both weekly and monthly payrolls and to apply complex pay regulations pertaining to a wide range of professional staff groups. It is essential to have a full knowledge and understanding of the various terms and conditions of employment applicable to these groups. You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of Paye, NI, SSP and SMP.
Accurately input data to the Electronic Staff Records database (ESR) for leavers, starters and variations to contracts to meet payroll deadlines. Our ail
We are a team of around 18 payroll and pension experts, working flexible within our Trumpington office and from home providing support to each other, department managers, HR and our employees on a daily basis. We provide an in house payroll for around 12500 monthly employees and 2300 weekly employees.
Previous experience of working in payroll is essential when applying for this post.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on the 2nd October 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 11th October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on the 2nd October 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 11th October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IPPM Foundation Level or NVQ level 3 in Payroll Administration or Equivalent Experience.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a multi-disciplinary payroll department.
- Experience of using a computerised integrated HR and Payroll System.
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks to meet deadlines.
- Working within guidelines.
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
- Data entry experience and documentation.
- Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office.
- Experience of producing documents to a high standard.
Desirable
- NHS payroll experience. Experience of ESR Payroll System.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Sound knowledge of office procedures.
- Understanding of customer service.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation regarding PAYE, NI, SSP and Maternity Pay.
Desirable
- Conversant with NHS Terms and Conditions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal departments and outside customers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
- Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work under pressure and focus on a range of payroll issues.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IPPM Foundation Level or NVQ level 3 in Payroll Administration or Equivalent Experience.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a multi-disciplinary payroll department.
- Experience of using a computerised integrated HR and Payroll System.
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks to meet deadlines.
- Working within guidelines.
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
- Data entry experience and documentation.
- Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office.
- Experience of producing documents to a high standard.
Desirable
- NHS payroll experience. Experience of ESR Payroll System.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Sound knowledge of office procedures.
- Understanding of customer service.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation regarding PAYE, NI, SSP and Maternity Pay.
Desirable
- Conversant with NHS Terms and Conditions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal departments and outside customers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
- Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work under pressure and focus on a range of payroll issues.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)