Senior Payroll Officer
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Job summary
The payroll and pension's team at Guy's and St Thomas' are looking for a number of experienced, enthusiastic payroll professionals to step into a new Senior Payroll Officer role. Spanning Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina, Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals as well as our community services this role will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely remuneration for our dedicated staff. We also provide services to other NHS Trusts and are looking to expand this service across the region.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Deputy Payroll Manager/Payroll Manager the post holder will be responsible for operational delivery of a centralised payroll service for a staff group of group of staff, in accordance with service level agreements, terms and conditions of service and Trust policies.
A competent user of both the ESR and HR Systems, the post holder will deliver advice and support to staff and managers and People Directorate colleagues on all aspects of pay and be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a payroll service ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, terms and conditions of service and Trust policies.
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and day to day line management of a small number of payroll officers within their area of responsibility.
The post holder will role model excellent customer service, working with the payroll and pensions teams in order to provide a positive customer experience while ensuring an efficient, reliable and responsive central payroll service, that contributes to the development of the payroll service as a centre of excellence.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 22,000 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Details
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-COF10685-S
Job locations
GSTT
Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
GSTT
Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
Employer's website
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