Recruiter: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Payroll team for a Payroll Officer. The post holder will be required to work as a member of the Finance Department in an office-based role, primarily as a member of the Payroll Team, assisting in the accurate and timely payment of the payroll. The Payroll Team provides an in-house service to the trust. Successful applicants will be expected to be office-based initially and then hybrid working may be considered.
Main duties of the job
To ensure prompt, efficient and accurate preparation of payroll data using computerised input facilities in accordance with established procedures and to ensure that, monthly, quarterly and annual specific timetables are met.
* To contribute to systematic checks of permanent information held electronically and by other mediums, to ensure that it is valid and correct.
* Understand and implement agreements relating to pay, conditions of service (such as Agenda for Change) and pension regulations.
* To understand, apply and maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date records relating to the NHS Pension Scheme, Income Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave and other payments or deductions associated with payroll procedures.
* To calculate manual salary payments as required.
* To process documentation for new starters, leavers and changes to both contractual and personal records, ensuring that all documents are fully and accurately completed, certified by an authorised officer of the Trust and know how to apply corrective action where necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 4 GCSE's grade C or above (Including Maths and English)
* IPPM Diploma in Payroll/Pensions or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
* Membership of the CIPP and professionally up to date
* Payroll specific qualification, such as CIPP or NVQ in Payroll
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of working as a Payroll Officer in an NHS Payroll Department demonstrating knowledge of all office procedures, computer systems and Microsoft software packages e.g. excel/word
* Expert understanding and highly detailed knowledge covering the whole range of payroll duties, relevant payroll legislation and payroll procedures.
* Detailed knowledge of NHS Pensions scheme, regulations and administrative procedures.
* Experience of working with ESR
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
* Expert knowledge and ability to apply Terms and conditions of Service, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental
* Knowledge of ESR
* Expert knowledge and understanding of Statutory regulations
Desirable
* Understanding of local Trust policies and procedures
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
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