NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Payroll Services Team Leader

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Job summary

NWSSP Payroll Services has an opportunity for the appointment of a Payroll Supervisor . The post holder will be initially based in Companies House Cardiff. The successful candidate will manage a payroll team responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive payroll within NHS Wales.

The post holder will be required to run payrolls, manage data quality and have a role in managing service improvement.

There is a requirement for the successful candidate to manage the payroll team including absence, PADR, Statutory and Mandatory Training in line with NWSSP Processes. In addition the co-ordinating and delivering payroll training.

There is the ability for home working but will be required to attend the Base.

Main duties of the job

The responsibility of the post holder is to manage the day to day work of the Payroll Team including:- to ensure that Payroll performance targets are met: ensure consistent and accurate payment calculations and output; responsible for the management /compliance in respect of sickness, PADRs, Statutory and Mandatory Training in line with NHS Wales processes and training of team members in respect of use payroll processes including BI Platforms and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service and Policies.

The post holder will require in depth knowledge of HMRC Regulations relating to payroll including PAYE, National Insurance and Statutory Payments, undertake EYU reports; run payroll processes in line with payroll deadlines and end of year payroll processing routines, reconcile payroll balances; work closely with Organisation Finance Teams and Counter Fraud Teams.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year Per Annum.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC081-0424

Job locations

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Payroll and IT Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to payroll
  • Ability to analyse in depth difficult payroll calculations.
  • Demonstrate high level ability in IT Packages including Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience of use of inbound interfaces from third party payroll related software
  • Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy and understanding.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHs Wales Terms and conditions of service and NHS Wales Policies and proceedures.
  • Knowledge and experience using/creating Power BI Platform.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Payroll or Management Qualifications or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience in payroll
  • At least 2 years experience in a previous senior payroll officer position.
Person Specification

Payroll and IT Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to payroll
  • Ability to analyse in depth difficult payroll calculations.
  • Demonstrate high level ability in IT Packages including Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience of use of inbound interfaces from third party payroll related software
  • Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy and understanding.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHs Wales Terms and conditions of service and NHS Wales Policies and proceedures.
  • Knowledge and experience using/creating Power BI Platform.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Payroll or Management Qualifications or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience in payroll
  • At least 2 years experience in a previous senior payroll officer position.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Payroll Manager

Wendy Hughes

Wendy.hughes5@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year Per Annum.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC081-0424

Job locations

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Supporting documents

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