Main area: Payroll and Pension Officer
Grade Band: 3/4 Dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 435-1LSC-LT-005-24
Employer: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Preston Business Centre
Town: Preston
Closing: 31/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 10/01/2025
Payroll and Pension Officer
Band 3/4 Dependent on experience
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high-quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC stands for ‘One Lancashire and South Cumbria’ and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.
Job overview
Would you like the opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking Payroll and Pensions service? Our friendly and thriving Employee Business Services currently has 6 clients, providing a high-quality payroll and pension service to approx. 20,000 employees, which equates to producing in excess of 300,000 payslips annually whilst consistently delivering accuracy rates of 99%.
We are looking to recruit a Payroll and Pensions Officer, 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 to contributing to service improvement and development. The candidate must have knowledge of the ESR system, Agenda for Change, and NHS Pension scheme while working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines.
Main duties of the job
* Input a range of pay-affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system and perform various calculations, such as PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
* Ensure accurate input of contractual and variable data and the completion of all appropriate documentation.
* Accurate input of high volume and complex employee/payroll data into the Electronic Staff Record System within agreed deadlines.
* Process payments correctly within scheduled deadlines ensuring all input has been checked for authorisation and accuracy.
* Explain payroll, NHS Pension scheme and statutory information clearly to employees, handling and resolving complex and sensitive queries/issues courteously and confidentially.
* Maintain an effective working relationship with other members of the department, other employees within the Trust and external organisations to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
* Comply with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* NVQ Level 4 or equivalent or experience of working in a Payroll environment.
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive knowledge of pay procedures and statutory legislation and experience of working in a payroll department.
* Previous experience and ability to use ESR payroll system.
* Experience and knowledge of NHS Pension rules and regulations.
Please note: The salary advertised is for full-time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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