Payroll Officer

National health service; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Health Service is seeking a Payroll and Pensions Administrator to join the Payroll and Pension Team. You will manage end-to-end payroll processes, maintain records, and support staff with pay-related queries across multiple sites.

A flexible/hybrid working arrangement is offered, with a requirement to work at least two days on-site. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative and collaboration with finance colleagues to maintain a high service standard for our employees.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths
• NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial or equivalent
• Degree in Business Studies (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll records for all employees
• Investigate payroll issues and implement solutions
• Support employees with pay related queries (parental leave pay, overpayments, underpayments)
• Collaborate with payroll and pension colleagues to deliver a high standard of service

Skills

Administrative experience

Team collaboration

Payroll experience

ESR experience

Communication with varied stakeholders

Autonomous work

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial

Degree in Business Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main duties of the job

Be an active participant in the departments bitesize training sessions provided to managers and employees across the Trust. Work independently, with a high level of autonomy, initiative and freedom to act. Maintain accurate payroll records for all employees Manage, prioritise, plan and organise own time using extensive knowledge, skills and experience Routinely investigate a variety of issues, propose and implement solutions Actively support employees with pay related queries including parental leave pay, overpayments and underpayments Working closely with payroll and pension colleagues and wider finance colleagues to deliver a high standard of service at all times

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better

Job summary

Are you someone who enjoys working as part of a progressive and proactive team? Do you consistently deliver great customer service and attention to detail? Our Payroll and Pension Team is going through an exciting time of change as we increase our service provision. Spanning ESNEFTs two acute sites, community sites and services, you will play a crucial role in providing a full end-to-end payroll service aligning to our commitment to do it once, do it right. You will bring a motivated, approachable, enthusiastic and proactive attitude and will be instrumental in delivering a consistent, supportive and trusted service at all times to our valued employees. We welcome applications from individuals wanting flexible and/or hybrid working; there is, however, a requirement that the successful candidates will work a minimum of 2 days on-site.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths Relevant experience to degree level NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial or equivalent

Desirable Degree in Business Studies

Experience Essential Previous administrative role Working collaboratively as part of a team Advanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office Experience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation Experience of dealing with non-routine administrative matters Experience working with in a large Payroll Team ESR experience

Desirable NHS Payroll experience Selenity/Electronic Expenses experience Experience within relevant work area Experience of working with members of the public Supervision/co-ordination of other team members Project management Working autonomously

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths Relevant experience to degree level NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial or equivalent

Desirable Degree in Business Studies

Experience Essential Previous administrative role Working collaboratively as part of a team Advanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office Experience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation Experience of dealing with non-routine administrative matters Experience working with in a large Payroll Team ESR experience

Desirable NHS Payroll experience Selenity/Electronic Expenses experience Experience within relevant work area Experience of working with members of the public Supervision/co-ordination of other team members Project management Working autonomously

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.