Job summary
Are you ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a detail-driven Admin Assistant to join our small, dynamic project team within payroll, helping to deliver a one-off project that will directly benefit 1,500 NHS staff. This is your chance to step into a role where your accuracy and attention to detail will make a real difference, ensuring our people are paid correctly and on time.You'll be joining a supportive, friendly team within the Humber Health Partnership, working together to process back pay for colleagues across the Trusts. Every day, you'll see the impact of your work, knowing you're helping NHS staff get the recognition and reward they deserve. If you thrive on precision, enjoy working with data, and want to be part of a project where your skills are valued and your contribution is celebrated, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll data accurately and on time
- Maintain confidential employee records and databases
- Respond to payroll-related queries from staff and external contacts
- Provide general administrative support including filing, photocopying, and document prep
- Help coordinate meetings, appointments, and training sessions
What We're Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and a knack for organisation
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable using payroll systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Previous experience in payroll or admin support is a plus
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As anAdmin Assistant (Payroll), youll be part of a busy, supportive payroll team within the Humber Health Partnership, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time. Youll provide a high-quality, customer-focused service to colleagues across the Trust, working closely with payroll colleagues.
This role is based atCastle Hill Hospital(Band 3), with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and service development in one of the NHSs largest partnerships.
Main Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing
- Extract payroll data from ESR to support the back pay project.
- Manipulate data to ensure accurate and timely calculation of backpay and adjustments.
- Query Resolution & Support
- Respond to payroll project queries via the Employee Service Centre helpdesk.
- Advise staff and managers on back pay related matters.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring corrective action is taken.
- Data & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee records in line with legislation and Trust policies.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive payroll and HR data.
- Teamwork & Service Improvement
- Work collaboratively with payroll colleagues to meet KPIs and project timescales.
- Contribute ideas for improving payroll processes and customer experience.
- Communication & Liaison
- Liaise with internal teams (Recruitment, Bank, e-Roster, Medical Staffing).
- Provide clear, professional advice to staff and managers on payroll project issues.
- Development & Training
- Keep up to date with project changes, ESR system changes, and HMRC requirements.
- Take part in training and appraisal to develop your skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As anAdmin Assistant (Payroll), youll be part of a busy, supportive payroll team within the Humber Health Partnership, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time. Youll provide a high-quality, customer-focused service to colleagues across the Trust, working closely with payroll colleagues.
This role is based atCastle Hill Hospital(Band 3), with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and service development in one of the NHSs largest partnerships.
Main Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing
- Extract payroll data from ESR to support the back pay project.
- Manipulate data to ensure accurate and timely calculation of backpay and adjustments.
- Query Resolution & Support
- Respond to payroll project queries via the Employee Service Centre helpdesk.
- Advise staff and managers on back pay related matters.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring corrective action is taken.
- Data & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee records in line with legislation and Trust policies.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive payroll and HR data.
- Teamwork & Service Improvement
- Work collaboratively with payroll colleagues to meet KPIs and project timescales.
- Contribute ideas for improving payroll processes and customer experience.
- Communication & Liaison
- Liaise with internal teams (Recruitment, Bank, e-Roster, Medical Staffing).
- Provide clear, professional advice to staff and managers on payroll project issues.
- Development & Training
- Keep up to date with project changes, ESR system changes, and HMRC requirements.
- Take part in training and appraisal to develop your skills.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Desirable
- Payroll Technician or Certificate with chartered institute of Payroll Professionals or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working within an office environment. e.g proficient in Microsoft office and email management.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Advanced keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using an integrated and computerised HR and Payroll system.
- Experience of using Oracle ESR systems.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude and approach to workload.
- Good communication skills-verbal and written.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Desirable
- Payroll Technician or Certificate with chartered institute of Payroll Professionals or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working within an office environment. e.g proficient in Microsoft office and email management.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Advanced keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using an integrated and computerised HR and Payroll system.
- Experience of using Oracle ESR systems.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude and approach to workload.
- Good communication skills-verbal and written.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Payroll & Pensions, Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
