Payroll Officer - Trainee

NHS Scotland; Caledonia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario seeks a skilled payroll professional for a fixed-term position. You will contribute to delivering an efficient payroll service, guiding staff in applying payroll policies and procedures. The role requires proficiency in payroll processing, with an opportunity to gain additional certification. This is a full-time role with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday. Candidates are encouraged to apply from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate their commitment to integrity in application responses.

Qualifications

• Proficient in end to end payroll processing.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance regarding payroll policies.
• Must provide original and authentic responses in application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and efficient payroll service.
• Interpret national and local payroll regulations.
• Assist managers and HR in salary-related queries.

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Employment Type

This is a Fixed term post for 12 months.

Role Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as part of a team delivering an accurate, efficient and confidential payroll service to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, The State Hospital, National Waiting Times Centre, NHS Western Isles, NHS 24 and three local hospices.

This includes the provision of advice and guidance to managers, HR colleagues and staff members in the application and interpretation of national, local and Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions, policies, procedures and statutory regulations relating to salaries.

Ideally you will already be proficient in end to end payroll processing, however a trainee post may be considered.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain the Payroll Technician Certificate from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

Contact

Informal contact: Jacqueline Hannah – Payroll Manager on 0141 278 2934 / [e-mail]

Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Integrity

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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