Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, within the fast paced, highly ambitious People Services function as the Head of Pay, Pensions & Benefits
This role has responsibility for developing and leading on the payroll strategy for the organisation. You will be responsible for the management of the outsourced payroll and pension provider for UHL, that we deliver on our KPI's and that we make continued progress in our improvements and transformation aimed at delivering best practice in relation to pay and benefits for all staff at UHL.
Main duties of the job
As one of the most senior leaders in the function and organisation you will have freedom to act in delivering objectives, have autonomy to develop the role with unlimited opportunity to make a difference and will display the best possible behaviours in line with our values.
You will be qualified to IPPM Diploma and have significant experience of pay and benefits within a large, complex organisation. You will have a strong customer focus, working proactively with colleagues, stakeholders and contract providers. You will have the ability to deliver changes at pace whilst also leading and inspire others, promoting a culture in which the team strive for continuous quality improvement.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Karen Ceesay
Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer
Email address: karen.ceesay@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Karen Ceesay
Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer
Email address: karen.ceesay@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IPPM (Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management) Diploma
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of payroll acquired through qualification and/or experience
- Post Graduate Diploma Level or Equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Payroll qualifications/ Management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of staff management ,Exceptional team leader and customer service skills
- Proven experience of managing and delivery of a payroll, benefits and pension service
- Contract management experience
Desirable
- Named lead contact for HMRC
- Contract management of an external payroll, pension and benefit services
Communication
Essential
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills giving the ability to influence at senior levels /Influencing and proven networking skills that enable change to take place
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete analysis of data / reports / legislation effectively despite frequent interruptions needing immediate attention
Planning
Essential
- Robust, with the ability to balance priorities and meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Ability to develop new ways of working using planning, facilitation, collaboration, capacity planning and continuous improvement skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IPPM (Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management) Diploma
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of payroll acquired through qualification and/or experience
- Post Graduate Diploma Level or Equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Payroll qualifications/ Management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of staff management ,Exceptional team leader and customer service skills
- Proven experience of managing and delivery of a payroll, benefits and pension service
- Contract management experience
Desirable
- Named lead contact for HMRC
- Contract management of an external payroll, pension and benefit services
Communication
Essential
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills giving the ability to influence at senior levels /Influencing and proven networking skills that enable change to take place
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete analysis of data / reports / legislation effectively despite frequent interruptions needing immediate attention
Planning
Essential
- Robust, with the ability to balance priorities and meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Ability to develop new ways of working using planning, facilitation, collaboration, capacity planning and continuous improvement skills
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).
