Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Payroll Officer

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for problem-solving? Humber Health Partnership is looking for a dedicated Payroll Officer to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused payroll service that supports thousands of NHS colleagues. Based at New Beacon House in Scunthorpe you will be part of an integrated payroll and pensions team that prides itself on making a real difference behind the scenes of frontline care.

Main duties of the job

In this vital role, you'll manage end-to-end payroll processed, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and resolve pay queries with confidence and care. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners like HMRC and NHS Pensions, using your expertise to support everything from maternity pay to salary sacrifice schemes. Working within a supportive environment you will also have access to generous annual leave and pension entitlements alongside many other workplace benefits.

If you're ready to bring your payroll experience to a role that truly matters - and want to grow within a forward-thinking NHS organisation - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make it count with Humber Health Partnership.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-7B56F0-25-1

Job locations

New Beacon House

Scunthorpe

DN17 1AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website athttps://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website athttps://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
  • Foundation qualification with Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Advanced Excel knowledge

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience within a Payroll environment.
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of using a computerised Payroll system.
  • Experience of contributing to the delivery of high quality, measurable services working confidentially and to deadlines
  • Evidence of effective problem solving.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the practical application of PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP etc

Desirable

  • Experience of working with and interpreting complex terms and conditions of service.
  • NHS Payroll or Pensions experience
  • Understanding of national NHS terms and conditions of service
  • Experience and understanding of the NHS pension schemes
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
  • Foundation qualification with Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Advanced Excel knowledge

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience within a Payroll environment.
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of using a computerised Payroll system.
  • Experience of contributing to the delivery of high quality, measurable services working confidentially and to deadlines
  • Evidence of effective problem solving.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the practical application of PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP etc

Desirable

  • Experience of working with and interpreting complex terms and conditions of service.
  • NHS Payroll or Pensions experience
  • Understanding of national NHS terms and conditions of service
  • Experience and understanding of the NHS pension schemes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Beacon House

Scunthorpe

DN17 1AJ


Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Beacon House

Scunthorpe

DN17 1AJ


Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Payroll Supervisor

Diane Warriner

diane.warriner@nhs.net

03033302987

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-7B56F0-25-1

Job locations

New Beacon House

Scunthorpe

DN17 1AJ


Supporting documents

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