NHS Payroll Officer: Precise, Team-Driven & Impactful

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford seeks a Payroll Officer/Administrator to ensure accurate, on-time payroll for our employees. You will work in a supportive Payroll Team, handling ESR-based records, NHS terms, and complex calculations with an emphasis on accuracy and service quality.

The role emphasizes compliance with NHS regulations, diligent data handling, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team dedicated to excellent customer service and staff support.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Mathematics Grace 4 /C or above.
• Level 3 Payroll Qualification or equivalent knowledge or experience.
• Has detailed ESR knowledge and NHS Payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll transactions accurately and efficiently within strict deadlines.
• Maintaining employee records using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.
• Applying NHS Terms and Conditions, statutory regulations, and Trust policies to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Calculating complex pay elements, including enhancements, deductions, sickness, and contractual changes.
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries, providing advice and guidance to staff and managers.
• Working collaboratively within a dedicated team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and excellent customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Payroll systems ESR

Team player

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 Payroll Qualification

NHS ESR knowledge

Tools

ESR (Oracle)

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford seeks a Payroll Officer/Administrator to ensure accurate, on-time payroll for our employees. You will work in a supportive Payroll Team, handling ESR-based records, NHS terms, and complex calculations with an emphasis on accuracy and service quality.

The role emphasizes compliance with NHS regulations, diligent data handling, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team dedicated to excellent customer service and staff support.