Job summary
Payroll Officer - Band 4 - 34 hours - Secondment/Fixed term 12 months
There has never been a better time to join the Payroll team! We are on a journey of innovation and improvement in order to streamline processes and ways of working.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Payroll Officer to join our expanding department. This role will be working as part of a team to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the payroll for Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which fully complies with the Trust's statutory regulations, and meets all pay deadlines
Main duties of the job
The role will involve the processing of weekly and monthly payroll, creating regular data quality reports and monthly checks of ongoing contractual processes such as maternity leaves and fixed term contracts.
We operate a hybrid working model in the department with a mix of working from home and working in the office, with a predominantly virtual management model; this has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education - GSCEs or equivalent (Maths and English)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Payroll Officer or equivalent
- Working knowledge of PAYE legislation, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay
- Experience of using standard payroll software
- Working knowledge of pension legislation
- Experience of using spreadsheets (MS Excel) to process data loads
Desirable
- Experience of using ESR pay system
- Working knowledge of the NHS pension scheme
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to absorb/retain large volumes of information
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
- Ability to work and meet deadlines
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality
- Accuracy And Attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education - GSCEs or equivalent (Maths and English)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Payroll Officer or equivalent
- Working knowledge of PAYE legislation, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay
- Experience of using standard payroll software
- Working knowledge of pension legislation
- Experience of using spreadsheets (MS Excel) to process data loads
Desirable
- Experience of using ESR pay system
- Working knowledge of the NHS pension scheme
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to absorb/retain large volumes of information
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
- Ability to work and meet deadlines
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality
- Accuracy And Attention to detail
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).
