Job summary
A permanent full time vacancy has arisen for a Payroll Team Leader within Employment Services Division in NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The position holder will lead a team and will provide a complete and comprehensive Payroll Service to the employees of NHS Wales. It will be necessary at times, to work on a self managed basis to ensure consistent high level of performance delivery in a confidential, accountable and customer focused manner.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive payroll service to employees of NHS organisations contracted to the NWSSP (NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership) through a Service Level Agreement. Lead responsibility for a dedicated Payroll Team. Act as the lead contact for a designated Organisation(s) and ensure that the service provided is meeting agreed quality standards through a customer-focussed approach. A key aspect of this role will be the continual review of the payroll policies and processes and to identify and implement changes to service provision by promoting improved ways of working within the NWSSP and stakeholder organisations. Assist the Payroll Services Manager in the implementation of new systems and procedures in line with new legislation. Manage, train and develop the Senior Payroll Officers, Payroll Officers and Payroll Assistants in all aspects of their work. This will include responsibility for supporting and developing individuals within the Team through regular performance updates and Personal Development Reviews for designated staff. Liaise with the other Team Leaders to ensure a consistent approach to working practice and to ensure sufficient supervision is available within the payroll function. Ensure that all requests are handled efficiently and effectively by the Team, whilst maintaining responsibility for specific areas of payroll activity.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or must be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained within the specialist field of payroll, pensions, HR or finance
- Evidence of supervisory and management training and development.
- Extensive knowledge of national regulations for Tax, NI, pensions, and payroll.
Experience
Essential
- Requires specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of payroll/financial procedures.
- Significant experience at Supervisor level or equivalent including the organisation of staff rotas and monitoring and co-ordinating workload of staff.
- Excellent understanding and experience of complex computerised payroll systems such as ESR or equivalent software.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a shared service environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex information and data which may be sensitive in nature
- Sound communication skills including persuasive, negotiating, and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and train a team and to motivate by example.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or must be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained within the specialist field of payroll, pensions, HR or finance
- Evidence of supervisory and management training and development.
- Extensive knowledge of national regulations for Tax, NI, pensions, and payroll.
Experience
Essential
- Requires specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of payroll/financial procedures.
- Significant experience at Supervisor level or equivalent including the organisation of staff rotas and monitoring and co-ordinating workload of staff.
- Excellent understanding and experience of complex computerised payroll systems such as ESR or equivalent software.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a shared service environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex information and data which may be sensitive in nature
- Sound communication skills including persuasive, negotiating, and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and train a team and to motivate by example.
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).
