The post holder works independently to operationally manage the payroll processing service for the Trust through; Responsible for providing a responsive and customer focussed service to staff and managers. Provide expert advice and leadership to payroll team in relation to NHS terms and conditions of service (Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental) and National and Statutory rules and regulations e.g. HMRC, Maternity leave/payments etc. The line management of staff; including the planning, organisation and delegation of work allocations. Responsible for undertaking staff appraisals, sickness reviews, performance management and disciplinary/conducts issues in line with Trust policies. Plan, monitor and manage the resources within the team, to include the authorisation of leave in line with departmental and national weekly, monthly and annual work plans/deadlines e.g. HMRC/Pension Agency. Ensuring the Payroll Section complete allocated weekly and monthly payrolls accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner meeting agreed internal/external deadlines. Responsible for ensuring the Payroll Section undertakes all administration and maintenance work for allocated payrolls in an efficient and timely manner. Lead in resolving highly complex queries and requests for information from staff, managers and external agencies including HMRC. For further details please see the attached job description.