Payroll Administrator
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator, who has a passion for helping us provide an excellent customer experience to our clients, has an excellent telephone manner and excellent administrative and IT skills. The candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment and enthusiasm to contributing to service improvement and development. The candidate must have knowledge of the ESR system and NHS terms and conditions whilst working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines.
This role is based at our head office in Darwen delivering payroll services to multiple NHS Clients.
You will be responsible for an allocated area but will work closely together with our friendly and supportive Payroll team.As a large, leading shared service provider, this opportunity will allow you to opportunity to enhance your skills with opportunities throughout ELFS for progression.
Main duties of the job
It's fair to say this job is varied and will keep you on your toes. You will be responsible for providing payroll services to Clients so comprehensive knowledge of NHS Payroll and good organisational skills are key.You will be expected to manage, plan and organise your own workload, work independently and use your initiative to resolve any complex problems arising and communicate solutions effectively, escalating issues to your Team Leader where deemed necessary.
You will also need to work to strict deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail are at the forefront of all tasks undertaken, and input a range of pay affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system. Undertaking a range of calculations (PAYE, Ni, SMP, SSP etc).
You will also need to ensure correct calculations in line with statutory deductions and correct entries are made in ESR. and respond to payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
We work collaboratively as a team, where you will help with the development and implementation of new initiatives within the service and ensure that all payroll services processes are carried out in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
About us
ELFS Shared Services is the business division of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a leading provider in NHS Payroll Services, we combine best practice of shared services solution design with our extensive knowledge and experience in delivering NHS Payroll Services at a cost-effective price. Our payroll services are successfully delivered providing over 100,000 payslips per month across 13 large NHS Trust/ICBs throughout the country in addition to weekly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
We work in partnership with our clients building a strong working relationship and in putting our customers at the heart of what we do.
Established in 2002, ELFS is a proven NHS owned Shared Service solution providing Financial and Payroll services to thirty-four NHS client organisations and one CIC's throughout the country from its Head office in Darwen, Lancashire with a satellite unit based at St James House, Salford.
Our payroll department provides a comprehensive Payroll, Pensions, Expenses and Service desk to our clients. We are passionate about providing high quality services, staff development and growing our talent. We understand that quality and accuracy are paramount and encourage our staff on continued learning and development.
The post is based at our Head Office in Darwen, just off Junction 4 of the M65. We operate hybrid working giving you the flexibility to work from home as well as in the office.
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
438-PB2411
Job locations
ELFS Business Services
2nd Floor, Viscount House, Commerical Road
Darwen
BB3 0FG
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ELFS Business Services
2nd Floor, Viscount House, Commerical Road
Darwen
BB3 0FG
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)









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