Payroll Officer

Job summary

An opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Payroll team has arisen. We provide payroll services for University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Rugby St Cross and also networks across the region. As a Payroll Officer you will be responsible for a section of payroll and the day to day processing, inputting and calculation associated with providing an excellent in-house payroll service.

Experience of Oracle or ESR would be a distinct advantage. A good understanding of statutory legislation together with a sound knowledge of IT is essential. We are looking for an organised and efficient person, who is able to prioritise work to strict deadlines, maintaining high attention to detail. You should have a pleasant telephone manner and be able to deal with difficult calls if necessary. Working within the NHS you will be eligible for all our great benefits including NHS pension and salary sacrifice schemes.

Please be advised that interviews are scheduled for week commencing 20th May.

Main duties of the job

To be fully conversant with the ESR system used for processing the payroll, storing and retrieving data. To have full knowledge of all terms and conditions of service e.g. Agenda for Change, Trust policies, Local agreements and statutory legislation and relate them to the Payroll environment.

Responsibility for the Managing/prioritising, preparation, input and checking of an allocated section of monthly payroll within agreed deadlines. This involves basic/complicated calculations. This will include the provision and receipt of sensitive and contentious information.

Ability to plan, schedule and be proactive with allocated workloads. Ability to produce and receive information varying from basic to complex from Managers, other internal bodies and external organisations to advise where necessary and recommend solutions.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.