Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Department.
This person would need to be adaptable to constant changes and have the ability to work on their own initiative. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to communicate with managers and individual members of staff at all levels both verbally and in writing. The post will be varied and requires problem solving skills together with numeracy skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for accurately preparing, and for thoroughly checking, within given deadlines, an allocated section of work covering weekly/ monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures, Terms and Conditions of service, Pension Scheme regulations, and Government Legislation.
- Responsible, for all administration and maintenance work, for that allocation.
- Supervises Payroll Officers and provides a first destination for advice and guidance when necessary.
- Processes end to end Weekly Payroll.
- Provides support to, and covers for, the Assistant Payroll Manager as required.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous Payroll experience, to include PAYE, SSP and SMP
Desirable
- Previous NHS Payroll experience
- Previous experience training colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- A good basic academic record to include Maths and English grades C or above (9-4 or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 or the equivalent experience
Desirable
- AAT Level 3 in payroll or the equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Computing / keyboard skills to include Excel and Word
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise and work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
Person Specification
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous Payroll experience, to include PAYE, SSP and SMP
Desirable
- Previous NHS Payroll experience
- Previous experience training colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- A good basic academic record to include Maths and English grades C or above (9-4 or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 or the equivalent experience
Desirable
- AAT Level 3 in payroll or the equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Computing / keyboard skills to include Excel and Word
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise and work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
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).
