Payroll Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a payroll professional to provide accurate and timely payroll services. You will handle the ESR payroll software, apply deductions correctly, and maintain confidential employee records with high attention to detail in a sensitive environment.

The role requires meeting strict deadlines, resolving payroll queries, and supporting wider service delivery while coordinating with internal teams and external bodies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and ESR or similar payroll system.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely payroll service and ensure correct application of deductions.
• Process manual calculations and approvals in line with policies and procedures.
• Meet deadlines and re-prioritise workstreams as required.
• Maintain confidential employee records and respond to payroll queries.
• Support service delivery and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

Provide an accurate and timely payroll service including the appointments/transfer of staff in the ESR payroll software system. With a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Process manual calculations of pay, as required, including correct application of Income Tax, National Insurance, Pension contributions, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Adoption Leave, Parental Leave, Student Loans, Attachment Orders and other statutory/non statutory deductions and allowances. Work to strict deadlines and re-priorities workstreams when the need arises and in accordance with payroll procedures and Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). Support the development of service delivery throughout the organisation. Ensure that all adjustments to salaries are correctly approved prior to processing, in line with current policies and procedures. Deal sensitively, often in emotional circumstances regarding any queries relating to salary. Maintain knowledge and understanding of National and local terms and conditions i.e., Agenda for Change, Medical and Dental, Consultants, etc., escalating any areas requiring clarification as required, to support the accurate and timely payment of monthly salaries. Act in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, suggesting any improvements, as and when appropriate. Maintain confidential records, both paper and electronic, for all employees, including National Insurance, Income Tax, Pension, Attachment Orders, and other relevant data in accordance with both Trust and Statutory regulations. Resolve queries on all matters relating to pay and pensions, by telephone, in writing, by email and/or in person. Ensure information held in the payroll system is current, enabling other departments to provide statistical data. Maintain an effective working relationship within the team, across the organisation, and with internal and external stakeholders.

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust