University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Senior Payroll Officer

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Job summary

Are you ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level?

Imagine being at the heart of a dynamic NHS team, where your skills in managing and prioritising payroll work allocation are not just valued but essential. As a key player, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your full working knowledge of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR system), ensuring that every detail is meticulously handled.

In this role, you'll be the go-to expert on Agenda for Change (AFC) and Medical & Dental pay and conditions, navigating the complexities of statutory legislation with ease. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be crucial in delivering an accurate, timely payroll service that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Main duties of the job

Your organisational ability will shine as you manage and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment where speed and accuracy are paramount. You'll handle sensitive and contentious information with the utmost discretion, resolving pay queries concisely and ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time.

Your meticulous calculations and reconciliations are pivotal in maintaining financial integrity. You'll liaise with Finance to address anomalies, run and check reports, and implement updates in line with local and national regulations.

Your role will also involve supporting payroll team leaders, managers, and staff with your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, providing reassurance and solutions in challenging situations. You'll play a key part in training and mentoring junior staff and conducting performance reviews.

Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise, where your contributions directly impact the smooth operation of payroll services. If you're organised, proactive, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with the NHS!

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

Details

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B5-6884992

Job locations

UHCW

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 (AFC), 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 both Monthly and Weekly payrolls within agreed deadlines to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time. This will include the provision and receipt of sensitive and contentious information.

Responsible for resolving pay queries with individual members of staff and managers with minimal supervision. This includes sensitively handling difficult phone calls and, on occasion, dealing with these calls on behalf of junior members of the team.

To undertake basic/complicated pay calculations ensuring that appropriate AFC and M&D T&Cs are applied in line with National HMRC and pension regulations.

To be able to calculate and apply overpayments within ESR, and calculate, raise and recover advances of pay where necessary along with completing the necessary documentation to notify the member of staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 (AFC), 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 both Monthly and Weekly payrolls within agreed deadlines to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time. This will include the provision and receipt of sensitive and contentious information.

Responsible for resolving pay queries with individual members of staff and managers with minimal supervision. This includes sensitively handling difficult phone calls and, on occasion, dealing with these calls on behalf of junior members of the team.

To undertake basic/complicated pay calculations ensuring that appropriate AFC and M&D T&Cs are applied in line with National HMRC and pension regulations.

To be able to calculate and apply overpayments within ESR, and calculate, raise and recover advances of pay where necessary along with completing the necessary documentation to notify the member of staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description

Person Specification

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Skills

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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.

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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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Payroll Manager

Lisa Hyland

lisa.hyland@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476968339

Details

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B5-6884992

Job locations

UHCW

Coventry

CV2 2DX


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